NEWS Saturday October 25, 2025

Flood Watch Thru Tonight Rain chances throughout Saturday up to 80%.

Last 24hour thru this morning rainfall totals

Cameron 2.37″, Milano 2.02, Rockdale 2.48, Westphalia 2.32, Belton 1.61 , Rosebud/ Roger 1.87, Thorndale .87 , Heidenheimer 1.91″.

(ROCKDALE) The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has notified the City of Rockdale that the section of Offield Avenue (South Wilcox) at the intersection of FM 487 will be closed until further notice due to a bridge failure.

Plan ahead and use alternative routes. Updates will be provided as they become available.

(MILAM) BURN BAN for Milam County, Falls County, Bell County

(MILAM) Milam County Sheriffs Office inmate count 143.

(MILAM) Early voting Thru – FRIDAY 31st with Election day being November 4th.

(BURLESON) Construction on County Roads 133 and 134 🚧 to widen the roads, watch for construction vehicles and may be delays Thru November 1st.

SPORTS:

Rain/storms some school districts are changed football game schedules.

11:00am SMU @ Wake Forest

13:00pm UMHB @ Howard Payne

3:00pm Baylor @ Cincinnati

3:00pm Texas Tech vs Oklahoma State Cowboys

3:15pm Texas @ Mississippi State

5:00pm TCU @ West Virginia

6:30pm Texas A&M @ LSU

(MILAM) Here are the results from the Rockdale Fair sales for the Youth of Milam County.

Youth–$637,844.85

Comm. Heifers $341,290.00

Baked foods–$26,615.00

Ag Mechanics–$23,955.00

Total $1,029,704.85 Sale was a record year.

TODAY October 25, 2025 8:00 AM Registration and Morning Refreshments; 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Speakers TCGS will have a full day of events including a catered lunch at the Civic Center. See www.txczgs.org for registration information, form and fee. Everyone is invited to attend.

October 25th – Remembrance ● Innovation ● Legacy – Keeping Our Heritage Alive

8:00 AM Registration and Refreshments: coffee, juice and kolaches
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Speakers Program, Catered Lunch,
Czech Gift Shop with new Christmas Ornaments, and Silent Auction

(BUCKHOLTS) 1st Annual Fall Festival Tonight October 25th 5-9pm at the Buckholts Fire Department. There will be Games, Free Food, Bake Sale and a Kids Halloween Costume Contest. Stop by and enjoy. If you want to be a vendor call Ricky 254-239-6090 or Felicia 254-482-2485 or any Buckholts Fire Fighter. ( Vendor spots are $10) bring you own generator for lights.

(MILAM) THIS MORNING Due to weather has been Canceled Milam County Memorial Ruck & Ride

The Milam County Memorial Ruck & Ride THIS MORNING October 25, 2025, at the Cameron Country Club, bringing together the community to honor fallen servicemen and first responders while raising support for their families and inspiring future generations.

Event Itinerary – Saturday, October 25, 2025

THIS MORNING

10:00 AM – Motorcycle riders meet at Fire Department in Rockdale, TX

10:30 AM – Ride departs for Cameron Country Club

11:00 AM – Riders arrive; golf team check-in

11:30 AM – Memorial Program honoring 2025 Honorees

12:00 PM – Lunch from Hecho en Texas (pulled pork sandwiches)

1:00 PM – 18-Hole Golf Scramble begins (shotgun start)

5:30 PM – Awards Ceremony for top three teams

For sponsorships, registration, or more information, visit the Milam County Memorial Ruck & Ride Facebook page or contact Bobbie Wiesman at 254-482-3112 or designingbobbie@gmail.com.

(MILAM) Milam County Crime Stoppers 🎃The Warehouse of Horrors 🕷️has won various accolades and is listed as one of the top haunted house attractions in Texas. The Milam County Crime Stoppers 👻🏚️Haunted House🕸️ returns on TONIGHT, from 7:00PM to 12AM for ONE terrifying night only!

Also, FRIDAY Oct 31st , 🎃 catch us during the Cameron Chamber of Commerce 🎃 Trunk or Treat on Halloween Day 5PM-7PM with our “LIGHTS ON–NO MONSTERS” tour of the 🕷️ haunted house. admission only $5

(CAMERON) Milam County Junior Livestock Association for their inspiring Turkey & Dressing Fundraising Dinner on SUNDAY October 26th, starting at 11 am. Presale tickets are available at the Milam County Extension Office and from MCJLA Board Members.

(ROCKDALE) Rockdale Municipal Development District meeting 5:30pm MONDAY October 27 at the Rockdale MDD building 134 N. Main street Rockdale.

(ROSEBUD) Bell Extension Education Association Fall Sale Fundraiser –FRIDAY October 31 from 1:00 to 6:00 pm and SATURDAY November 1 from 8:00 to 5:00 pm at Barclay Community Center, 809 FM 1772, Rosebud, TX 76570, miscellaneous items, crafts, baked goods, plants from multi- households.

(ROSEBUD) FRIDAY Oct 31st , 🎃Halloween on Main Street Downtown Rosebud October 31st 4th annual Family themed section. registration 6:15, Line up 6:20 , 6:30 Costume Contest. decorate vehicle and give candy out.

SATURDAY Nov. 1 The 41st Annual Rosebud Chamber of Commerce 100+ Garage Sale,

The community-wide event will feature more than a hundred garage sales, with residents, all throughout the town Bargains galore.

Downtown vendors, and food trucks filling the town with bargains and local flavor. Booth spaces are available for $30 (no hook-ups), food vendor spaces for $40, and food trailers for $100 with the required Texas Health Department permit. Local vendors can join in for just $10.

The annual sale draws visitors from across the region and has become a hallmark of Rosebud’s smalltown charm and hospitality. For more information, contact the Rosebud Chamber of Commerce at 254-5837979, Tiffani Murray at 936-828-1607, or email rosebudchamber@ gmail.com

(MILANO) Board of Directors of the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District will hold a regular meeting and a public hearing on the amendment of the Rules of the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District TUESDAY November 18, 2025 | 5:30 PM Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District310 East Avenue C, Milano.

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