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BURN BAN for the area are still in effect! Trace of rain, Most of the rain North and West of I35 last night.
WINDY / Increase CHANCE OF RAIN Severe thunderstorm’s Friday trough Monday.
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(MILAM) Milam County Sheriffs report inmate count 115 with 2 Bell and 1 Lee booked overnight3
–Calab Josiah Deborde , 20 Rockdale / Stalking
–Armando Moreno Riviera, 34 Texarkana / Poss CS
–Leanna Renee , 24 Cameron / Harassment
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(ROCKDALE) BOIL WATER NOTICE for Community Public Water Systems March 5, 2026
In the area of Dan Way, Zana Ln., Bounds Ave, McCawley Ave, there was a loss in pressure due
to changing out a fire hydrant.
Due to the loss of system pressure in the low-pressure plane of the city’s distribution system, the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the City of Rockdale (PWS1660002) public
water system to issue a Boil Water Notice.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Rockdale City Hall at (512) 446-2511.
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(MILAM) All persons summoned for jury service in Judge Youngblood’s 20th District Court for Monday March 9th at 10:00am DO NOT need to report. The case has bee resolved.
Milam County Elections Totals for 11 day early voting Overall voters = 2720
ELECTION DAY March 3 had 17,149 register voters / 26.6% voted-
No one receive 50% of the vote there will be a RUN OFF election Thursday May 26-
US Senate John Cornyn 888,574 41.8% / Ken Paxton 865,467 40.8%.
Attorney General Chip Roy 1307 39.31% / Mayes Middleton 1091 32.81%
Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright 1334 43.61% / James (Jim) Matlock 801 26.19%
Court of Appeals Place 3 Thomas Smith 779 27.41% / Lesli Fitzpatrick 746 26.25%
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TEXAS INDEPENDENCE
-March 2, 1836, Texas declared its independence from Mexico.
Dawn on March 6, 1836, the 13th day of the siege, the Battle of the Alamo commenced. Fighting lasted roughly 90 minutes, and by daybreak all the Defenders had perished, including a former congressman from Tennessee, David Crockett. The loss of the garrison was felt all over Texas, and even the world. The Defenders were from many different countries, including some Defenders who were native-born Mexicans. Following the battle, Santa Anna ordered the Defender’s remains burned.
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SUNDAY , MARCH 8 at 2 a.m. Daylight Saving Time begins time change takes place At that time, clocks will “spring forward,” which means people and pets will lose an hour of sleep.
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