MHS sophomore Hill named ‘Poetry Out Loud’ finalist

Evie Hill, a sophomore at Milano High School, has advanced to the Poetry Out Loud state finals! After winning our local competition and competing in the state semi-finals, she has been selected as one of only 10 students in Texas to compete at the state level.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for Jan. 18-31. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch. us. Deed Veterans Land Board of Texas to Roy Glenn Griffin and Teresa Griffin – 2.32 acres, George Ussery Survey (382). Warranty Deeds Ibex Land Co.

Master Gardener Plant Sale March 1st in Expo Building

The Milam County Master Gardener Plant Sale is just around the corner, offering local gardening enthusiasts an excellent opportunity to stock up on plants for the spring season. The sale will take place on Saturday, March 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Brunch with Jesus

The Blonde (aka my wife Jennifer) and I were talking the other night about our family and there were lots of great memories being discussed. We have four kids.

Even though we knew all this

In the Book of Daniel, King Belshazzar of Babylonia is referred to as the son of Nebuchadnezzar the Great, who had destroyed Jerusalem and the Kingdom of Judah in 586 B.C.

CASA OF MILAM COUNTY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

Rockdale MDD talks growth

Rockdale City Planner Ben Blanchard gave a report on city growth to the Rockdale MDD (RMDD) Board on Monday night stating that the Cornerstone Subdivision has 51 new building permits approved for continued housing there.

Fair Assn. scholarships available for area seniors

Milam County high school seniors who have shown projects and have met the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for scholarships from the Rockdale Fair Association. The association has awarded over $10,000 annually in scholarship money to further their education.

BRUSH WITH SUPERHEROES

—Tractor Supply Co. locations across Texas invited families to come and meet Spider-Man and the Transformer Bumblebee and the event was a big hit at the Rockdale location last week. Shown here is David Schneebeli meeting the two heroes. David is the son of Kenny Schneebeli.

QUICK LOOK

An Eastside Conversation will be held at Moon Brew Coffee Co., 109 N. Main St., on Jan. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Attendees will meet Mayor Ward Roddam, hear updates from the cit y and be given an opportunity to ask questions. All citizens are welcome to attend.