FIRE CALLS

On Thursday Milano VFD and AMR responded to a fatality accident with vehicle on fire on North TX 36 at CR 335 in Milano with deputies on scene.

Griswold wins gold in Elgin meet

Thorndale High School powerlifters went to Elgin this weekend, where THS senior Dylan Griswold won the 165-weight class with a meet total of 1170 pounds.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for Jan. 18-27. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch. us. Deed Veterans Land Board of Texas to Richard Earl Whittington and Bonita Whittington – 23.146 acres, Jose Leal Survey 29 (346). Warranty Deeds Jackie Sadler and Carolyn F.

What are you eating Feb. 12?

Did you know that businesses are not allowed to use the words “Super Bowl” in advertising unless they are an actual sponsor of the game? That’s why you’ll see “game day favorites” and “eats for the big game.” But most importantly, what are you going to eat around 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 12?

GAUSE NEWS

Cold and rain is forecast for this time of the year. We still have a couple of Christmas trees (that are decorated) sitting around— one inside, one outside. But I do not have that on my “to do” list for today. I’ve been calling different people for news this morning and I am not having much luck.

ORGANIZATIONS

Town & County Club January meeting The Thorndale Town & Country Club met at the Pleasant Retreat home of Peggy Weise on Thurs., January 12. Following the club prayer, the members enjoyed playing Crazy Bingo with prizes for all winners.

RISD will be closed Wednesday

Rockdale ISD will be cloed on Wednesday, February 1, due to inclement weather. A decosion regarding Thursday will be made before 7 p.m. Wednesday.

CITY HALL CLOSED

The City offices will close today January 31st at 4:00PM and remain closed through Wednesday February 1st. At this time offices will reopen on Thursday February 2nd at normal business hours. 

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program seeking local student applicants

South Milam County high school students and home-schooled students in Thorndale, Milano and Rockdale interested in developing their leadership skills, and having a great time doing so, are invited to fill out an application for the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program.

RISD chooses May bond vote

At last Wednesday’s school board meeting, the board met in closed session to choose one of two options for expansion needed to meet growth and security measures mandated by the state. The board chose Option 1 which is a $30 million bond which will be on the ballot in May of this year.