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Workers surveying and moving dirt Monday morning at the new Integrity Urgent Care facility in the former Rockdale Veterinary Clinic location at 618 West US 79. The facility is reported to open by the end of this year.

Good, bad news for Rockdale’s healthcare

Kyle Cooke Reporter Editor

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 10:30

The cat is officially out of the bag, and the rumors you’ve been hearing are true. Rockdale will have emergency care when Integrity Urgent Care opens later this year in December. That’s the good news.

Groundwater Summit to highlight water rights and permit reviews

News Staff

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 10:30

Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District will host its annual Groundwater Summit on Thursday, Aug. 7, at the Caldwell Civic Center. The event is free and open to the public.

CLASS OF 1980 REUNION

News Staff

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 10:30

The Rockdale High School Class of 1980 held their reunion recently with a gathering at the East Bell Taphouse during the day and another event at The Ranch that night.

BRONCO MANIA

News Staff

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 10:30

East Bell Taphouse held their third annual Broncos of Texas gathering Saturday with over 140 participants this year with a parade through downtown. The Taphouse also released a long-awaited new menu with many new items for your dining pleasure.

Adult Rotary scholarships

News Staff

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 10:30

Rockdale Rotary Club will award two $1,000 scholarships to adults wishing to further their education. Applicants must have graduated high school or received a GED prior to 2025. Applicants can be currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year college or technical school or plan to start college in the fall.

QUICK LOOK

News Staff

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 10:30

Murray Street Church of Christ’s annual School Supply Drive will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the annex, 1301 Murray Ave. “Please feel free to stop by and pick up school supplies you may need that are available.

Caitlin and Carli Pesl

Volunteer twins off to college

News Staff

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 10:30

Caitlin and Carli Pesl came to the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library four years ago and asked then Library Director Melanie Todd a simple question, “Can we help?

Keeping the kitchen cool

Kyle’s Kitchen Kyle Cooke

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 10:30

Last Monday I thought I was going to die from the humidity. It was almost like Houston humidity, which is rare for Rockdale. When I moved to Houston, it took me a couple of summers before I got used to it.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

News Staff

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 10:30

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. • Christine Marie Ejem, 43, Rockdale, criminal trespass, resisting arrest, search or transport, in custody.

POLICE REPORT

Rockdale PD reports one felony arrests, two traffic accidents

News Staff

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 10:30

Rockdale Police Officers made one felony arrest during the past week: • Quillan Davis, 31, Rockdale, was arrested on July 25 for two counts of assault of family/household member impeding breath/ circulation. Accidents • Ofc.