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The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul

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Hidden In Christ With God Greg Nichols
Wed, 07/09/2025 - 10:05
This past week I was telling someone how to find St. John’s United Methodist Church of Rockdale. I gave them a landmark, told them to turn right at the landmark and the church building was a block up at the top of the hill. Has anyone ever asked you where your church is?
GRANT

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GRANT

News Staff
Wed, 07/02/2025 - 11:56
Rockdale Housing Authority (RHA) received a $2 million grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development which will be used to install fire suppression sprinklers and brand-new windows in all 60 apartments according to RHA Executive Director Mario Casarez.
CLASS OF 1951

CLASS OF 1951

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CLASS OF 1951

News Staff
Wed, 07/02/2025 - 11:56
The Rockdale High School Class of 1951 celebrated 74 years at the home of Charlie and Pat Watson on Saturday, June 14. There are 14 members of the class remaining and letters and reminiscences were shared by those unable to attend. The class will be celebrated next year at the Citywide Homecoming.
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Hernandez city’s new Civic Engagement man

News Staff
Wed, 07/02/2025 - 11:56
Meet Diego Hernandez. He's the new Civic Engagement Coordinator for the City of Rockd ale and you'll be seeing his face all over town. He' l l b e handling the city's communication and marketing, engaging the public through social media, events and will be taking over the city's website.

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POSGCD to hold groundwater summit August 7

News Staff
Wed, 07/02/2025 - 11:56
Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District (POSGCD) will host its annual Groundwater Summit on Thursday, August 7, at the Caldwell Civic Center. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. and is free and open to the public.
SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER

SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER

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SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER

News Staff
Wed, 07/02/2025 - 11:56
Saturday was a busy day at City Hall with a sausage wrap fundraiser for the RTX Divas softball team who are currently at the state tournament in Corsicana. "We raised $9,200 and sold 75 pounds of sausage which came to about 300 wraps," said Amanda Wells Thompson, spokesperson.

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QUICK LOOK

News Staff
Wed, 07/02/2025 - 11:56
Wondering what to eat on July 4th? Let the Tanglewood Fire Department do the cooking for you. Tanglewood Fire Rescue will hold its department fundraiser on July 4 at 1041 W. CR 415 in Lexington from noon until sold out. The organization will sell brisket, sausage and pulled pork plates.

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ORGANIZATIONS

News Staff
Wed, 07/02/2025 - 11:56
Liberty homecoming to be held July 6th The annual Liberty Homecoming Picnic and Cemetery Association Meeting will be held on Sunday, July 6. Bring your favorite picnic lunch and enjoy visiting with friends and family. The cemetery meeting is held at 11 a.m. with lunch following the meeting.
Recipes for July 4th

Recipes for July 4th

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Recipes for July 4th

Kyle’s Kitchen Kyle Cooke
Wed, 07/02/2025 - 11:56
Iran across this recipe while I was on vacation, and it really made me want a piece. It’s easy and would be food for any time of year so why not July 4th.

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MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

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Wed, 07/02/2025 - 11:56
Calls for the Milam County Sheriff's Office during the past week included: June 24—Security check, Ave. C, Milano; abandoned vehicle, US 190; assist other agency, Main St.