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Late Cameron priest on list of accusations

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Thu, 02/07/2019 - 00:00
CAMERON—A late Catholic priest, who once served a former Cameron congregation for a dozen years, is one of 22 persons in the Diocese of Austin named last week as having been “credibly accused” of committing sexual abuse against a minor.

THEY REALLY SAID THAT?

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Thu, 02/07/2019 - 00:00
“I used to help my granddaddy make sausage. We mixed it in a washtub with our hands. If we did something like that today they would jack up the jail and throw us under it.” —Jimmy Dean

GAUSE NEWS

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Thu, 02/07/2019 - 00:00
Gause ISD basketball team will play here Feb. 11 against Cornerstone. The game will begin at 5 p.m. Remember the Austin Area Food Bank will be at Gause Community Center on Tuesday, Feb. 12. This is open to all members of our community. Most towns around our area provide this service.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

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Thu, 02/07/2019 - 00:00
COUNTY COURT Warranty Deeds Ralf F. Brehm to Ralf F. Brehm and Joan Frances Brehm – 115 acres and 214.991 acres, S.A. Long Survey (131). Dos Patos Partnership to Gary A. Thornton – James Standifer Survey and Juan Jose Acosta Survey (146). Ralf F.

Water Action Group meets on Thursday

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Thu, 01/31/2019 - 00:00
QUICK LOOK The third in a series of meetings on Rock-dale’s water-sewer plan and projects is set for 6 p.m. Thursday at the city library. This one will have a different “feel” than the two town hall meetings previously held, according to City Manager Chris Whittaker.

Tax deadline is Thursday

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Thu, 01/31/2019 - 00:00
Sherry Mueck, Milam County Tax Collector, reminds county residents their 2018 ad valorem taxes are due by Thursday unless they chose the split payment option, The county tax office in Cameron and Rockdale Substation in the One-Stop Center are offering extended hours on that day.

Hangin’ with history

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Thu, 01/31/2019 - 00:00
Stained glass from what was the oldest residence in Rock-dale now has permanent home in the city library. James Whited (L) and Mark Fatheree installed this piece of history in the Ackerman Street show window of the library Monday afternoon.

Principals see progress in RISD

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Thu, 01/31/2019 - 00:00
Meeting in the RISD Central Administration Building last Wednesday, school trustees heard updates from campus principals on improvements since the start of classes last August.

Time to nominate for Chamber awards

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Thu, 01/31/2019 - 00:00
Nominations for 2019 awards to be presented at the March 28 Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center Banquet are due by Monday, Feb. 11. Denise Brock, Chamber/ Visitor Center office manager, said all nominees “must have provided a significant contribution of service.

Rockdale eyed for hi-speed rail tech

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Thu, 01/31/2019 - 00:00
An entrepreneur who has connected with the Rock-dale Municipal Development District (MDD) was in town Monday, discussing his plans to make the area a center for a cutting-edge, ultra high-speed transit system.