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POLICE REPORT

POLICE REPORT

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Three felony arrests made by Rockdale PD, one accident reported

News Staff
Wed, 08/05/2026 - 09:36
Rockdale Police Officers made three felony arrests dur ing the past week including: • Gary Eugene Hobbs, 45, Rockdale, was arrested by Sgt. Lentz for theft of property ($2,500) with two or more previous convictions and possession of a controlled substance (under 28 grams).

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FIRE CALLS

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Wed, 08/05/2026 - 09:36
Rockdale VFD Responded to: • 310 Calhoun Drive for a power line on fire on July 29 at 9:11 a.m. • 711 Miller Street for a gas leak on July 29 at 1:48 p.m. • US 77 at FM 908 for a major two-vehicle accident with injuries on Aug. 1 at 1:32 p.m.

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MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

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Wed, 08/05/2026 - 09:36
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. • Diyonte Wanya McCarty, 27, Cameron, criminal mischief ($100 to $750), released.

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MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

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Wed, 08/05/2026 - 09:36
Calls for the Milam County Sheriff 's Office dur ing the past week included: Tuesday, July 28—Civil matter, East Bell Avenue, Rockdale; scam, FM 2095; motorist assist, FM 486; inmate transport, Scott & White, Temple; accident, FM 485; welfare check, FM 486; civil matter, Los Torrenos Road, Cameron;...

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MISD teachers are back at school

Fawn Simpson Reporter Correspondent
Wed, 08/05/2026 - 09:36
Teachers are back at school and looking forward to the return of students on Aug. 11. SLOW DOWN— I implore you to slow down and be patient around the school. When you see a school bus, please slow down and stop for red flashing lights! As a community we all have the job of protecting our children.

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ORGANIZATIONS

News Staff
Wed, 08/05/2026 - 09:36
Bartlett VFD BBQ, fundraiser Aug. 22 Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department will hold a fundraiser, barbecue and auction on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 50 W. Davilla St. in Granger. Social hour starts at 5 p.m. and dinner will be held at 6 p.m.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

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SCHOOL SUPPLIES

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Wed, 08/05/2026 - 09:36
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Victorian-style parlors where people gathered to take a moment to breathe and to have a cup of tea or lemonade together.” Plans are for future expansion into a British-style tearoom with sandwiches. Things available for purchase are a line from Lavender Fields Apothecary with all-natural skin products. There is also clothing and jewelry. Look for a grand opening in the near future.

Victorian-style parlors where people gathered to take a moment to breathe and to have a cup of tea or lemonade together.” Plans are for future expansion into a British-style tearoom with sandwiches. Things available for purchase are a line from Lavender Fields Apothecary with all-natural skin products. There is also clothing and jewelry. Look for a grand opening in the near future.

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Victorian-style parlors

News Staff
Wed, 08/05/2026 - 09:36
Victorian-style parlors 
SNEAK PEEK— Over the Moon Mercantile and Salon 516 held a gathering on Saturday evening from 4 to 8 p.m. at its location at 516 West Cameron Avenue. Amy Popejoy is the owner of the salon which is in the back of the building, and Rita Gameiro and Shanna Johnson started the Over the Moon Mercantile in the front half of the building. They currently have six other vendors. Gameiro said, “This whole thing was inspired by the old

SNEAK PEEK— Over the Moon Mercantile and Salon 516 held a gathering on Saturday evening from 4 to 8 p.m. at its location at 516 West Cameron Avenue. Amy Popejoy is the owner of the salon which is in the back of the building, and Rita Gameiro and Shanna Johnson started the Over the Moon Mercantile in the front half of the building. They currently have six other vendors. Gameiro said, “This whole thing was inspired by the old

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SNEAK PEEK

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Wed, 08/05/2026 - 09:36
SNEAK PEEK
Rockdale High School cross country runners gather at the Tiger Stadium entrance before the first practice of the 2026 season Monday morning. The five runners attending the opening workout were (L-R) Emiliano Tovar, Taiyari Hernandez, Victoria Zeintek, Angelique N ieto and Amador Baggerly.

Rockdale High School cross country runners gather at the Tiger Stadium entrance before the first practice of the 2026 season Monday morning. The five runners attending the opening workout were (L-R) Emiliano Tovar, Taiyari Hernandez, Victoria Zeintek, Angelique N ieto and Amador Baggerly.

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ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY

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Wed, 08/05/2026 - 09:36
ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY