Milano Ladies Auxiliary buys rescue truck

“It takes more than firefi ghters to run Milano VFD,” according to Milano VFD Fire Chief Kain Dodd. Going back further than the chief can remember there has always been a Milano VFD Ladies Auxiliary supporting the fire department.

Civil rights pioneer Alcorn celebrated for Juneteenth

Juneteenth 2024 marks the federal holiday celebrating the emancipation of slaves in the US.

QUICK LOOK

Girl Scout meetings scheduled Girl Scouts will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Murray Street Church of Christ. Meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesdays each month. For more information about Girl Scouts, contact Troop 12345 Leader Erika Wulff at 512-585-3850.

ORGANIZATIONS

There’s a new shop in town at Street Ministries, 225 N. Main St. The shop is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and sells a variety of Christian- themed merchandise.

Sides for a cookout

Iran across a recipe the other day for baked beans made from scratch, as in starting with dried navy beans. I'm way too lazy for that. When I make them, I don't use a recipe or measure anything, but this recipe is close to what I do.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Jail log lists all peo ple charged with offenses through the county jail in Cameron. Char ges may change during the process. Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. • Antonio Huerta, 52, Jarrell, stalking, harassment, in custody.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Office during the past week included: June 11—Information, FM 487; alarm, FM 485; theft, CR 232B; follow up, US 77; information, Crockett, Gause; motorist assist, TX 36; civil matter, CR 457; welfare check, CR 409; stolen vehicle, CR 106; scam, CR 221; 911...

Two arrested on felony warrants this week, three traffic accident reported

Rockdale Police Officers made two felony arrests during the past seven days including: • Nathaniel Good, 25, Rockdale, was arrested by Ofc. Puente for tampering with physical evidence with intent to impair. • Samyr Maradiaga, 37, Lexington, was arrested by Ofc.

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • 855 Ackerman #24 for a lift assist on June 11 at 10:55 a.m. • Near East San Andres and Main Street for a one vehicle accident with no injuries on June 12 at 7:28 a.m. • 412 San Gabriel for a lift assist on June 14 at 5:06 p.m.

GAUSE NEWS

By this time of the year, everyone probably has their summer plans going. Mine is to stay where the air conditioning is working. I hear a lawn mower going so someone is taking advantage of the nice weather. Coats Grocery has a lot of fresh cut meat. Go buy some. It is the best around.