LAST SWIM OF THE SUMMER
LAST SWIM OF THE SUMMER
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Wed, 09/09/2026 - 09:51
Rockdale Earth Day will provide sidewalk chalk for a Sept. 19 downtown art event celebrating the International Day of Peace. Local students, businesses, churches and organizations are invited to create peace-themed sidewalk murals.
Rockdale Earth Day to host peace events
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International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the UN General Assembly with the first...
Wed, 09/02/2026 - 00:26
CASA seeks sponsorships, donations for Taste of Milam
CASA seeks sponsorships, donations for Taste of Milam
Rachel Owens Casa Of Milam County Executive
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Milam County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to...
Wed, 09/02/2026 - 00:16
The now-shuttered Alcoa plant site near Rockdale has recently attracted several major investments. Paul Flahive/Texas Public Radio
Tech firm spends $100M to expand Bitdeer
Wed, 09/09/2026 - 10:51
A Singapore-based company that mines cryptocurrency has acquired 200 acres of property near its existing operations at the former Alcoa Corp. site in Milam County. It plans to use that land to expand artificial intelligence and high-performance computing operations.News
QUICK LOOK
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Bushdale Cemetery meets October 3rd
The annual Bushdale Cemetery Association meeting will be...
Wed, 09/09/2026 - 10:51
DUELING GARAGE SALES— These two homes at 705 and 707 Enfield were doing brisk business at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday morning as the annual Citywide Garage Sale took place over Labor Day weekend. Bargains were available all over the city in numerous garage sales.
DUELING GARAGE SALES
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Wed, 09/09/2026 - 10:51
100 Years Ago This Month
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The month of September has been home to many historical events over the years.
Wed, 09/09/2026 - 10:51
Sports
Rockdale youth win three in openers
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The Rockdale Tiger Youth Football & Cheer Association opened its 2026 season by winning three of...
Wed, 09/09/2026 - 10:51
MILANO LADY EAGLES VOLLEYBALL
MILANO LADY EAGLES VOLLEYBALL
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Milano JV takes second
The Milano JV Lady Eagles posted a 2-1 record and earned second place at the...
Wed, 09/09/2026 - 10:51
Rockdale vs. Rogers trivia
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• Rockdale leads the all-time series 8-1.
Wed, 09/09/2026 - 10:51
Columns & Opinions
‘God is our refuge and strength’
‘God is our refuge and strength’
Hidden In Christ With God Greg Nichols
In 1962, Ben E.
Wed, 09/09/2026 - 10:51
JUDGE’S COMMENTS
We need to be September the 12th
Bill Whitmire
This week marks the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001.
Wed, 09/09/2026 - 10:51
Kyle’s Kitchen
Dips requiring no stove or oven
Kyle Cooke
Lately, mom, dad and I have been enjoying ranch dressing and cut up veggies.
Wed, 09/09/2026 - 10:51
Lifestyle
Kyle’s Kitchen
It’s too hot to cook anything
Kyle Cooke
It’s been so hot I don’t know what to eat anymore.
Wed, 09/02/2026 - 11:26
Pasta dishes for the heat
Pasta dishes for the heat
Kyle Cooke
Kyle’s Kitchen
Here is a light pasta dish that I think might even be good cold, but since I had to...
Wed, 08/26/2026 - 11:58
Looking back...
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100 YEARS AGO…
Damage to the amount of approximately $20 at the William Cameron Company...
Wed, 08/19/2026 - 12:01
Obituaries
Ellis
Ellis
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Mrs. Ellis
Frances “Fran” Ellis, age 95, passed away on Sept. 6, 2026.
Ser v ic e s will be 10 a.m.
Wed, 09/09/2026 - 10:51
Alvarez
Alvarez
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Mrs. Alvarez
Our beloved Maria Theresa Maldonado Alvarez rejoiced into eternal peace on Aug.
Wed, 09/02/2026 - 11:26
Betchan
Betchan
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Mr. Betchan
Thomas “Wayne” Betchan, 92, of Rockdale went home to Heaven on Aug.
Wed, 09/02/2026 - 11:26