🌱 Rockdale man sentenced to 20 years in methamphetamine case
Rockdale, Texas Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Rockdale! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Rockdale man sentenced to 20 years in methamphetamine case
- Rockdale remembers Kenneth Wayne Mantey, 67
- Riot's Bitcoin sales help fund its Rockdale data center plans
Also on today's calendar: Planning & Zoning Workshop and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 75, low: 48.
- Friday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rockdale man pleads guilty in methamphetamine case, sentenced to prison (kwtx.com) — A Rockdale man received a 20-year prison sentence Nov. 9 after pleading guilty to manufacturing or delivering methamphetamine. Jamal Durrell Williams, 40, was charged after officers searched a Rockdale home and found methamphetamine tablets, according to the Milam County district attorney’s office. 
• Kenneth Wayne Mantey (southtexasnews.com) — Kenneth Wayne Mantey, 67, of Rockdale, died Nov. 7 after a working life that included Alcoa and Luminant. Visitation is Thursday, Nov. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home, with services Friday at 10 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Rockdale.
• Public companies have sold $8.08 billion in Bitcoin in 2026: Lookonchain (crypto.news) — Riot Platforms is using Bitcoin sales to finance data center expansion, including a $9.1 billion agreement covering 191 megawatts at its Rockdale facility. The company sold about $1.5 billion in Bitcoin during the first nine months of 2026, part of a broader shift among miners toward AI infrastructure.
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★ Featured events ★
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Rockdale ISD Education Foundation Purse Bingo →
Rockdale Knights of Columbus Hall, 655 US-79, Rockdale
7:00 pm
Saturday November 14
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Other local events
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Planning & Zoning Workshop →
505 W Cameron Ave, Rockdale
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MDD Regular Meeting →
134 N. Main Street, Rockdale
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Airport Advisory Meeting →
505 W Cameron Ave, Rockdale
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Thanksgiving City Offices Closed →
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Seniors Citizens Luncheon
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JH Girls BB vs McDade
Thorndale ISD Thorndale, TX 76577
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YHS Theatre Performance
Cameron Yoe H S Cameron, TX 76520
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DRAGONFYRE 2026 →
Texas Conference of Clubs, County Rd 228 C, Cameron
3:00 pm -
Lady Dog Basketball @ Caldwell
Thorndale ISD Thorndale, TX 76577
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JV Lady Dog Basketball @ Caldwell Tournament
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Boys Basketball Home vs. Rogers
Cameron Middle Cameron, TX 76520
5:00 pm
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
Monday November 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Don't miss the last Game Night at The Kay for the year.
Tuesday, Nov 17th from 6-9pm. Admission is FREE. Bring your own snacks & beverages. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. (Nextdoor Rockdale)
- Svetness posted a job opening for Personal Trainer in Rockdale. Apply here.
- pOpshelf posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in THRALL TX S23310 in Thrall. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockdale here.
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