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Local news for Rockdale, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Tuesday | Waco Tribune-Herald

Cameron youths charged in burglary spree

Two 14-year-old Cameron boys remain in jail this morning after authorities say they went on a two-week burglary spree that spanned two counties.

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Related Topix: Cameron, TX, Bell County, TX

Mon Jul 21, 2008

Cameron Herald

Law enforcement canine Char dies

Well-known and sometimes under-appreciated, one of Milam County's two law enforcement canines passed this week.

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Related Topix: Milam County, TX, Cameron, TX, Hearne, TX, Lee County, TX, Drugs

Sat Jul 19, 2008

Theeagle.com

Autopsy confirms man's drowning

An autopsy has confirmed that a Rockdale man found dead in June drowned, the Milam County Sheriff's Office said.

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Related Topix: Milam County, TX

Thu Jul 17, 2008

The Rockdale Reporter

County panel to study 'adult business' ordinances

A four-member committee is now studying regulatory options for Milam County as commissioners grapple with the possibility of an "adult business" being located near Rockdale.

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Related Topix: Milam County, TX

The Rockdale Reporter

Vandalism probe clears old criminal trespass case

Police have closed the books on an investigation which led to the arrest of two adults and three juveniles in connection with a vandalism spree, a probe which has now cleared an old case in which a diving board ...

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Sat Jul 12, 2008

The Rockdale Reporter

More

Jubilee Days, Rockdale's annual mid-summer celebration, featuring pro rodeo action and weekend dances, has a different look and definitely a tasty aroma this time around.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Bar-B-Q

Thu Jul 10, 2008

The Rockdale Reporter

'Unacceptable' drawdowns eyed within water district

Needs of water-thirsty Central Texans are looming as a potential problem for the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District , which is charged with keeping Milam and Burleson counties' underground ...

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Related Topix: Texas, Milam County, TX, Burleson County, TX, Bryan Metro

The Rockdale Reporter

20-year prison term assessed in Milam's largest crack bust

A 28-year-old Rockdale man arrested Feb. 8, 2007, in what law officers termed Milam County's largest-ever crack cocaine bust, was assessed a 20-year prison term last week by 20th District Judge Ed Magre.

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Related Topix: Milam County, TX, Illegal Drugs

Tue Jul 08, 2008

USA Today

Alcoa's profit drops but tops Street forecasts

Aluminum producer Alcoa Tuesday posted a better-than-expected quarterly profit, lifting its shares, as higher aluminum prices and sales volumes offset increased costs.

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Sat Jul 05, 2008

KXAN-TV Austin

Parts of KXAN viewing area now designated in worst possible drought status

The federal government's drought monitoring agencies Thursday placed a large part of the Central Texas area in what's considered a D4, or "Exceptional," drought intensity category.

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Related Topix: Bastrop County, TX, Hays County, TX, Fayette County, TX, Caldwell County, TX, Lee County, TX

Thu Jul 03, 2008

The Rockdale Reporter

Online

T. Flemming has accepted a City Manager position with the town of Sundown, located about 30 miles west of Lubbock, he announced this week.

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Tue Jul 01, 2008

Theeagle.com

Born educator

Kristiana Hamilton loves teaching, but it hasn't always been that way. Growing up, Southwood Valley Elementary School's new principal said, she was willing to do anything but teach.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., La Marque, TX, Prairie View, TX

Sun Jun 29, 2008

The Rockdale Reporter

'Good Samaritan' shot Monday

A 29-year-old area resident was reported in stable condition in Scott & White Hospital after a Monday incident in which he was shot in the stomach, apparently by a motorist he had stopped to help.

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Related Topix: Cameron, TX, Milano, TX

Fri Jun 27, 2008

KXXV-TV Waco

Rockdale Man Arrested After Crime Spree

A Rockdale man's crime spree came to an end when police arrested 23-year-old David Preston Campbell inside a Wal-Mart store.

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Wed Jun 25, 2008

The Rockdale Reporter

Unauthorized use charge filed after vehicle's return

An unauthorized use of a vehicle charge was filed Thursday after an incident involving a vehicle which was returned to its owner.

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Related Topix: Milam County, TX

Mon Jun 23, 2008

The Brownsville Herald

Visit to schools impressed author

I am a children's author and entertainer. Close to a decade ago, my wife and I took on the task of getting people excited about reading, especially elementary schoolchildren.

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Related Topix: Benavides, TX, Brownsville, TX, US Politics, US News, Al Gore

Sat Jun 21, 2008

The Rockdale Reporter

Trustees OK lower budget, foresee no tax increase

So far, that is. Supt. Walter Pond noted that the district does not yet have its final certified taxable values.

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Thu Jun 19, 2008

Fox News

Alcoa To Idle Half Of Output At Rockdale Aluminum Smelter

You know that buying a stock makes you part owner of a company, theoretically with millions of other people.

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Related Topix: Business News

Tue Jun 17, 2008

KWTX

Hidden Camera Captures Central Texas Trash Dumpers

A hidden digital camera helped Milam County authorities captured five residents suspected of illegally dumping trash.

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Related Topix: Milam County, TX, Cameras

Sun Jun 15, 2008

The Rockdale Reporter

More

Like most towns, Rockdale has had good years and bad years. This is the 10-year annivesary of one of the worst.

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Related Topix: Milam County, TX, Agriculture, Science

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Rockdale, Texas is located in Milam County. Zip codes in Rockdale, TX include 76567.

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