NEWS Saturday July 26, 2025

 

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said on social media that the death toll from the flooding ticked up to 137, and a man and a girl remained missing.

 

 

(ROCKDALE) MORE!!! Continues-  Boil Water Notice for All customers residing on Pecos from Brazos to Meadow also near  Veteran’s Park.    Thursday night An issue a Boil Water Notice.  !!All customers residing in the western half of the city  plus Hunter’s Chase Apartments and includes the Cornerstone area. For Information or questions Contact Rockdale City Hall  at (512) 446-2511.

 

(Wednesday  11am  Bell-Milam-Falls) Water Supply Corporation.  Boil Water Notice issue to ALL CUSTOMERS Due to Repairs made to a line that was hit if you have questions contact James Marek at 254-697-4016 this affects customer who were without water or low water pressure off FM431.

 

 

(MILAM) Milam County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Roster 132.

 

Schools start soon, Watch for Busses, School Zones and Children. and new Texas Laws>

***(TEXAS)  New laws for schools, Public school districts are now required to enforce a personal device (Phones, Watches  all electrical devices) ban for students during school hours. Gov. Abbott signed HB 1481 into law on Sunday. It requires school district policy to either ban personal devices from campuses entirely or mandate students to lock them away.

Several new Texas school laws have recently taken effect or will soon, including a ban on mobile phones during school hours and a requirement to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. Additionally, a School Of Choice will launch in late 2026.

Here’s a breakdown:1. Mobile Phone Ban:What it is:A new law mandates that public school districts either ban mobile devices entirely or require students to lock them away during school hours.
  • Enforcement:Schools must implement disciplinary actions for violations, including confiscating devices.
  • Effective:The law is already in effect.
2. Ten Commandments Display: What it is:Senate Bill 10 requires schools to post a specific version of the Ten Commandments in each classroom. Implementation: The display must be at least 11 by 16 inches and can be a poster or framed copy.The law goes into effect on September 1st.
3. School ChoiceWhat it is:Senate Bill 2 establishes an education savings account program, allowing participating families to use public funds for private school tuition and other education expenses. Launch:The program is slated to launch in late 2026. Funding: Participating families will receive an amount equal to 85% of the per-student funding that public schools receive. Impact: This will allow families to choose private education options with public funding support.

 

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