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CamRock Clinic, Rockdale’s only healthcare choice

CamRock Clinic, Rockdale’s only healthcare choice

CamRock Clinic, Rockdale’s only healthcare choice

With the closure of HealthPoint Clinic, CamRock Clinic is Rockdale’s only healthcare office until Integrity Urgent Care opens later this year. CamRock Clinic was opened by Teri Buchanan in August of 2020 and has offices in both Rockdale and Cameron.
Incident Commander Kain Dodd thinks lightning caused the fire near Fairview Drive on Sunday night.

Incident Commander Kain Dodd thinks lightning caused the fire near Fairview Drive on Sunday night.

Lightning strikes oil tank Sunday

“To the best of our knowledge, it was struck by lightning,” said Milano VFD Fire Chief Kain Dodd about an oil tank fire on Sunday evening near Fairview Drive. “That is not an uncommon cause of oil tank fires.
RISD awards $375,592 in states TIA program

RISD awards $375,592 in states TIA program

RISD awards $375,592 in states TIA program

Rockdale Independent School District proudly recognized 23 exceptional teachers for their dedication, impact, and excellence in the classroom, awarding a total of $375,592 through the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program last Thursday.
BACK TO SCHOOL

BACK TO SCHOOL

BACK TO SCHOOL

VFW Post 6525 Auxiliary held their annual school supply drive just in time for school to start on Tuesday and they had their biggest year ever with 176 bags of supplies given away to area students.

CamRock Clinic’s 5th anniversary

CamRock Clinic and its employees are celebrating their 5th anniversary with a party this Friday, Aug. 15, from 12-noon to 2 p.m. Until later this year, CamRock is going to be Rockdale’s only medical clinic, so it’s a great time to come meet the staff.
Let’s use the zucchini

Let’s use the zucchini

Let’s use the zucchini

O ur house has already been on the receiving end of several zucchini from neighbors. Is your garden overf lowing with them? It is zucchini season so here are some recipes to use them up.

Thankful for another school year and rain

I am also thankful for another school year. Watching kids go from tiny to seniors is still awe inspiring to me. And it happens so fast. I want to remind you that school buses are out and about. I see people ignore the “STOP” sign all the time.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

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.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff's Office during the past week included: Aug. 5—Security check, Ave. C, Milano; welfare check, FM 1786; welfare check, Ave. C, Milano; death notification, CR 275A; security check, FM 485; stolen vehicle, Cameron Ave.
POLICE REPORT

POLICE REPORT

Two traffic accidents reported during week

• Sgt. Puente responded to a two-vehicle accident with unknown injuries at Cameron Avenue and North Wilcox on Aug. 6 at 6:47 p.m. • Ofc. Jacobs responded to a one vehicle accident at 645 West US 79 on Aug. 9 at 8:35 a.m.