Leadership class begins for Milam group
Last week was such a busy week but a good one. We started a Leadership Milam class that will go throughout the year with representatives from around the county to work together to make Milam County better. We met at Morningstar Ranch in Milano and the two-day event was very uplifting and encouraging that the county truly does want to work together. Full Story
CARSEATS IN DEMAND
Little River Healthcare held a childcare seat giveaway and had cars lined up around the block last Wednesday to receive over 100 car seats. Above DPS Trooper, and certified car seat technician, Jeremy Weiser helps select and install a car seat for a parent. Full Story
Milam jobless rate steady at just over 10%
There are 36 counties out of 254 in Texas with a jobless rate of 10-percent or higher.
Joblessness has doubled in the past year in Milam County. The Texas Workforce Commission's August numbers showed unemployment at 10.2 percent for Milam, compared to 5.0 percent one year ago. Last September, layoffs were announced at Alcoa's Rockdale Operations. Full Story
Luminant's economic impact far-reaching
DALLAS—A recent calculation by the State Comptroller's Office offers new insight into Luminant's economic impact on employment in Texas. Using the REMI model, the Office estimates Luminant is responsible for the creation of 12,713 jobs in industries that supply inputs to and support the company. Full Story
FLOTILLA OF FLOATS—
FLOTILLA OF FLOATS—Classic Bank served up a tasty treat last Friday in an annual customer-appreciation event. Branch Manager Deborah Burrough teamed with Leanne Fletcher and Burrough's grandson Tyler Lehmkuhl to pass out root beer floats in the bank's drive through. Customers got a keep-sake mug as well. Full Story
IN BUSINESS
Doing business as.... Business filings in the Milam County Courthouse over the past week included: Abandonment of Assumed Name E. Griffin Rogers III dba The Piano Bar & Steakhouse (v. 1,108, p. 591). Der Fuh Chow dba Oriental Kitchen Restaurant (v. 1,108, p. 781). Full Story
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