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FIRE CALLS

Rockdale Vfd
Wed, 07/30/2025 - 10:30
Responded to: • 713 Rockdale Road for a structure fire on July 22 at 5:01 a.m. • Belton at Douthit for a motorcycle accident on July 23 at 6:57 a.m. • CR 305/306 in Burleson County for a pasture and baler on fire on July 23 at 3:21 p.m.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

News Staff
Wed, 07/30/2025 - 10:30
Calls for the Milam County Sheriff's Office during the past week included: July 22—Suspicious vehicle, FM 1600; traffic complaint, CR 204; threats, Rockdale West Road, Rockdale; civil matter, Columbus Ave., Cameron; follow up, Jesse St.

Milano teachers return

Fawn Simpson Reporter Correspondent
Wed, 07/30/2025 - 10:30
Mi lano te acher s return to school on Aug. 4 for seven days of professional development, before the students return on Aug. 13. SUMMER HEAT— July is typical—hot and dry. Stay hydrated. Also, don’t forget to water your plants and critters. C ONTACT INFO— Send your Milano news to fsimpson422@gmail.

CHURCH NEWS

News Staff
Wed, 07/30/2025 - 10:30
Forest Grove Christian Church to hold revival Forest Grove Christian Church will hold its annual revival starting Sunday and running through Friday. Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., then Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. The speaker is Ron Key from Dallas Christian College and Compass Christian Church.
Touching stories about touching

Touching stories about touching

Touching stories about touching

Hidden In Christ With God Greg Nichols
Wed, 07/30/2025 - 10:30
The first chapter of the Gospel of Mark tells a literally touching story. A leper came to Jesus begging to be healed. He knelt before Jesus, saying, “If you choose, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him and the leper was made clean.

QUICK LOOK

News Staff
Wed, 07/23/2025 - 12:19
VFW Post 6525 will hold its annual school supply giveaway for students of all ages on Saturday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to noon. Supplies are on a firstcome, first-served basis so come early.
STANDING ROOM ONLY— Wild Things Zoofari was a huge success on Friday at the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library as over 260 people packed the house to see lots of animals. Dylan McDaniel, who owns the animals, brought a red ruffed lemur, a chocolate skunk, a soft chinchilla, a tenrec from Madagascar, a Fennec fox and a 9-month-old kangaroo. All the kids got to pet the chinchilla and the kangaroo. See more photos on page 10A.

STANDING ROOM ONLY— Wild Things Zoofari was a huge success on Friday at the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library as over 260 people packed the house to see lots of animals. Dylan McDaniel, who owns the animals, brought a red ruffed lemur, a chocolate skunk, a soft chinchilla, a tenrec from Madagascar, a Fennec fox and a 9-month-old kangaroo. All the kids got to pet the chinchilla and the kangaroo. See more photos on page 10A.

STANDING ROOM ONLY

News Staff
Wed, 07/23/2025 - 12:19
STANDING ROOM ONLY
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH— Rockdale Chamber of Commerce has awarded Coop’s Tire Shop LLC as the July Business of the Month which is chosen by the community through voting on the Chamber’s website. Coop’s Tires is located at 1006 E. Cameron Ave. in Rockdale and they can be reached by phone at 512-446-7600. Shown here are (L-R) owner Fredrick Henderson, Weldon Zunker and Junior Rivers.

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH— Rockdale Chamber of Commerce has awarded Coop’s Tire Shop LLC as the July Business of the Month which is chosen by the community through voting on the Chamber’s website. Coop’s Tires is located at 1006 E. Cameron Ave. in Rockdale and they can be reached by phone at 512-446-7600. Shown here are (L-R) owner Fredrick Henderson, Weldon Zunker and Junior Rivers.

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

News Staff
Wed, 07/23/2025 - 12:19
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
OPEN MIC NIGHT— Megan Birdsong and Destiny Nicole perform at Open Mic Night at Moon Brew Coffee Co. which is a free event organized by the Milam Art Society founded by Val Gamerio and is held on the third Wednesday of every month. The event has singers, authors, tap dancers, poets and comedians. Moon Brew offers dinner packages and typically complimentary dessert and craft cocktails. Reach Moon Brew at 512-269-5419.

OPEN MIC NIGHT— Megan Birdsong and Destiny Nicole perform at Open Mic Night at Moon Brew Coffee Co. which is a free event organized by the Milam Art Society founded by Val Gamerio and is held on the third Wednesday of every month. The event has singers, authors, tap dancers, poets and comedians. Moon Brew offers dinner packages and typically complimentary dessert and craft cocktails. Reach Moon Brew at 512-269-5419.

OPEN MIC NIGHT

News Staff
Wed, 07/23/2025 - 12:19
OPEN MIC NIGHT