Oney Toy Run set for Dec. 7

The 19th annual Buddy Oney Toy Run will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, with registration starting at 9 a.m. at The Ranch. This annual event raises money for several different organizations to provide Christmas presents for Milam County’s less fortunate children. The ride, which leaves at 11 a.m.

Sales tax, public finance

For this article on public finance, let’s talk about sales tax and how sales tax revenue can affect property taxes. Normally, these two things are completely separate, but when writing a budget, these two items have an interesting interplay. Texas adopted a sales tax back in the 1960s.

QUICK LOOK

CORRECTION: Thanksgiving lunch set for Saturday The 24th annual Community Outreach Thanksgiving Dinner will be held Saturday, Nov. 16, at First Baptist Church from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Homecoming royalty named

Congratulations to Taylor Wall and Mallory Miller, Milano’s Homecoming King and Queen for 2024. BASKETBALL— It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That’s right, basketball season! Please check the Milano ISD website for the most up-to-date schedule.

Thanksgiving side dishes

When I was little, my mom’s side of the family used to make sweet potato casserole with marshmallows on top. I love sweet potatoes, but I’ve never understood this dish, though I know a lot of people love it. Here is Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse’s recipe without the marshmallows.

ORGANIZATIONS

Garden Club seeks new members Linwood Acres Garden Club meets at 10:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Becky’s Sandwich Shop, 2148 US 77, in Rockdale.

RPD makes one felony arrest during past week, two accidents reported

Rockdale Police Officers made one felony arrest during the past week: • Robert Raymond Arviso, 50, Rockdale, was arrested by Ofc. Wall for possession of a controlled substance (1 to 4 grams). Accidents • Ofc.

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • Praesel Addition for a burn ban violation on Nov. 5 at 7:22 p.m. • South FM 908 at US 77 for a two-vehicle accident on Nov. 8 at 7:47 p.m. • 141 CR 446 for a burn ban violation on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. • 903 Elm Creek Road for a burn ban violation on Nov. 11 at 12:46 p.m.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Jail log lists all people charged with offenses through the county jail in Cameron. Charges may change during the process. Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. • Angel Adan Arriaga, 17, Rockdale, possession of a controlled substance (less than 1 gram), in custody.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Office during the past week included: Nov.