NEWS Wednesday May 20, 2026

RAIN-THUNDERSORMS -Power outages overnight More rain on the way. Last 24 hours
Rockdale 3.27 inches of rain / Cameron 1.72 / Thorndale 1.75/  Buckholts 1.85 / Caldwell 2.79 / Belton 1.28 /  Sharp 3.46/ Florence 4.28 / Holland 3.07/ Salado 1.87 /Granger 2.91/ Belton 1.28/ Little River Academy 3.39 /Troy 1.61/ Gatesville 1.11/ Waco .19/ Riesel .43 /…water run off creek, stream and street flooding, water across the road, turn around don’t drown.
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(MILAM)  5/20 Milam County Sheriff’s Department  CR437 @ Turkey Creek closed due to high water find alternate route.
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(BELL) 5/20 , Precinct 2 at Summer’s Mill along Salado Creek on FM 1123. Please remain vigilant around low water crossings and flood prone areas over the next 10 days as additional rainfall is expected across our area. Make preparations accordingly, allow extra travel time, and never attempt to drive through flooded roadways. Stay safe and continue monitoring local weather conditions
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(ROCKDALE)  Rockdale County Club  Course Closure & Steaks Night Update ! With all the rain, the course will be closed for the entire day. Unfortunately, this means there will be no Wednesday Scramble and no Steak Night tonight.

Good news — Steak Night has been moved to next Wednesday, so be sure to bring your steaks then! 
Also, the Senior Scramble for Thursday has been canceled as well.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate everyone’s understanding. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone back out here once conditions improve
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Memorial Day Monday May 25th  a federal holiday in which we honor and mourn members of the military who have passed away while serving in the United States Armed Forces. On this day, we pay tribute to those who gave their lives while protecting and serving their nation.
Milam County Appraisal Office will be closed, Banks and financial offices and  government offices will be closed and some business. Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District office will be closed in Milano.
Bobcat of Temple In observance of Memorial Day, we will be closed on Monday, May 25th as we honor and remember the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation’s freedom.

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(ROSEBUD)  TODAY The City of Rosebud Municipal Court will NOT be holding court on May 20, 2026.   ALL court dates scheduled for May 20, 2026, have been moved to June 17, 2026.
Setting notices have been mailed out, and I will also try to contact individuals by phone.
If you have any questions, please contact the court clerk.  
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(MILAM)  EARLY VOTING through Friday May 22 
– Milam County annex 806 Crockett, Cameron –   7am-7pm
George Hill Patterson Center 609 Mill Ave, Rockdale Monday – Friday 8am-6pm
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(FALLS) EARLY VOTING  through Friday  May 22 Falls County Courthouse Annex Building 1910 Industrial Park Road, Marlin-  Through  Friday 7am-7pm.

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05/26/2026 Primary Run Off  Milam County

5/18   Early Voting- Republican   Annex  58/  Rockdale 44  total 102

            Early Voting – Democrat      Annex   2/   Rockdale 11   total  13   

TOTAL: 115

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5/19  Early Voting- Republican   Annex  83 /  Rockdale 72   total  155

            Early Voting – Democrat      Annex    6/   Rockdale   5  total   11

TOTAL: 166

TOTAL Republican  : 257 

TOTAL Democrat  : 24

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(BELTON) Belton Police Department reminder Plan for graduation traffic around  Cadence Bank Center through the end of May.

Thursday May 21: 10 am, 2 pm, 5 pm (Lake Belton, Belton, New Tech HS)
Friday May 22: 7:30 pm (Copperas Cove HS) / Saturday May 23: 10 am (Academy HS)
Wednesday May 27: 7 pm (Early College HS)
Friday May 29: 9 am, 2 pm, 7:30 pm (Harker Heights, Killeen, Shoemaker HS)
Saturday May 30: 10 am, 2 pm, 7 pm (Temple, Chaparral, Ellison HS)
Please be patient and take alternate routes when possible.

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(CAMERON)  PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT  The Cameron Police Department would like to remind citizens that any person conducting door-to-door solicitation within the City of Cameron is required to have a valid permit issued by the city.  Please keep the following safety tips in mind:
• Ask to see the individual’s city-issued permit.
• Do NOT allow anyone to photograph your driver’s license or personal information.
• Contact the company’s official corporate number to verify the individual’s credentials and employment.
• Never feel pressured to make immediate purchases or provide sensitive information.
If you observe suspicious persons or activity in your neighborhood, please contact the Cameron Police Department immediately.   Non-Emergency: (254) 697-6574/ Emergency: 9-1-1 Help us keep our community safe by staying alert and reporting suspicious activity
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(ROCKDALE) 5/19/26  Rockdale Police Department weekly report Officers responded to 348 calls for service 102 were 911 calls. there were 12 calls for the Fire Department- 1 Gause / 6 Rockdale/ 2 Thorndale /3 Milano. One felony arrest.
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