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Dr. Daniel Tabor

Tabor wins national award

News Staff
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:49
Dr. Daniel Tabor, assistant professor of chemistry at Texas A&M University, has been awarded the 2025 JPC C Lectureship Award by the American Chemical Society for his pioneering work using artificial intelligence to advance materials discovery for energy and electronics.

QUICK LOOK

News Staff
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:49
Alcoa retirees to meet Sept. 11 Rockdale Alcoa Retirees meet Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Thorndale Veteran’s Memorial Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. A business meeting will begin at 5:45 p.m. A fried fish meal will be $15 and the dessert group is last names M-Z.
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH— Moon Brew Coffee Co. is Rockdale Chamber of Commerce’s business of the month for August. On hand for the award were (L-R) Elena Arellano, Tyler Beal, Luke Garrison, business owner Rita Gameiro, Chamber Executive Director Lucita Rodriguez, Val Gameiro, Rae Hawkins and Nicole Bivens. Moon Brew is located at 109 North Main Street. Reach the business at 512-269-5419.

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH— Moon Brew Coffee Co. is Rockdale Chamber of Commerce’s business of the month for August. On hand for the award were (L-R) Elena Arellano, Tyler Beal, Luke Garrison, business owner Rita Gameiro, Chamber Executive Director Lucita Rodriguez, Val Gameiro, Rae Hawkins and Nicole Bivens. Moon Brew is located at 109 North Main Street. Reach the business at 512-269-5419.

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

News Staff
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:49
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

October is Archeology Month in Texas

Joyce Conner
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:49
Board member, El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail Association El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail Association will partner with the Milam County Historical Commission to bring multiple historical events to Milam County, all to celebrate El Camino Real Day and...
RIBBON CUTTING— Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department held a ribbon cutting for their new building and helicopter landing pad on August 16 at its Davilla location at 20759 FM 487. Attendees enjoyed a helicopter landing and got to climb inside.

RIBBON CUTTING— Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department held a ribbon cutting for their new building and helicopter landing pad on August 16 at its Davilla location at 20759 FM 487. Attendees enjoyed a helicopter landing and got to climb inside.

RIBBON CUTTING

News Staff
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:49
RIBBON CUTTING
RIDING THE PINE NATHAN FLORES

RIDING THE PINE NATHAN FLORES

‘Death penalty’ for amateurism?

News Staff
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:49
With the 2025 college football season starting this weekend, one can’t help but be reminded of how amateur sports has changed. With NIL (Name, Image and Likeness), every college athlete can receive compensation depending on how they market themselves.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale Vfd
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:49
Responded to: • US 77 near FM 908 for a one vehicle rollover with injuries on August 23 at 8:04 p.m. • The 50 block of South FM 908 for a two-vehicle accident on August 24 at 12:40 p.m. • The 1600 block of East US 79 for a small grass fire on August 25 at 2:28 p.m.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

News Staff
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:49
Calls for the Milam County Sheriff's Office during the past week included: Aug. 19—Suspicious activity, FM 908; abandoned vehicle, TX 36; suspicious vehicle, CR 249A; suspicious vehicle, CR 38A; suspicious vehicle, Avenue D.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

News Staff
Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:49
Jail log lists all people charged with offenses through the county jail in Cameron. Charges may change during the process. Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law.