We’ve been a failure at controlling virus

So Texas has finally reached a COVID-19 plateau according to the governor, which means we should be on the downside of the spread. Color me hopeful, but unconvinced. However, after 4,500 Texas deaths, he hasn’t ruled out shutting everything down again.

Milam 4-Hers win at virtual state meet

Milam County 4-H members were very disappointed they could not attend the Texas 4-H Roundup in June to compete in 4-H state contests.

Looking back...10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO

100 YEARS AGO.... Three workers were killed when a bridge—under construction over Donahoe Creek near Granger—collapsed. A truck loaded with lumber to use as flooring had been driven onto the bridge. Amazingly a worker under the bridge, and the truck driver, escaped serious injury.

‘Murder Hornets’ in Milam? Probably not

Is that really big buzzing insect flying around your back door one of the feared “Murder Hornets?” Probably not.

Greed is an odd sin

There’s a funny story about a wealthy old man who died. Just prior to his death he asked his pastor, his lawyer and his doctor to come to his bedside. He shared with them the old saying, “You can’t take it with you.” But then he questioned that thought, “What if they are wrong?

Tubman helps you find courage within

Harriet Tubman was an incredible and fearless abolitionist. Born into slavery in Maryland, Tubman was able to escape to the north in 1849.

ANXIOUS MOMENTS

The Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a lightning strike in the 1700 block of Highland Street at 2:21 p.m.e Friday afternoon during a brief, but violent, thunderstorm which quickly dropped 1.26 inches of rain at Rockdale s official weather gauge at KRXT-FM.

MASK DONATION

Members of the St. Thomas Episcopal Church donated KN-95 masks to the Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department in appreciation of all they do for the community. St.

Chicken-y goodness for too-hot weather

What do you like to m/v Put in your chick-f Y en salad? I’ve been craving it lately because it’s too hot to eat very many hot, heavy meals. I usually add chicken, red grapes, celery, green onions, mayonnaise, black pepper and some kind of seasoning like seasoned salt or garlic salt.

DID YOU KNOW?

Scars Scars can develop if an injury is not treated properly or you didn't think a cut was deep enough to necessitate treatment. Scars also may develop after surgery or another medical procedure.