There’s an App for That – Making & Sharing Observations using iNaturalist

Join the Little River Basin Master Gardeners and El Camino Real Master Naturalists of Milam County on November 11th at 10:00 am at the Patterson Civic Center, 609 Mill Avenue, Rockdale, Texas, to learn about the iNaturalist app.  The guest speaker will be Dr.

TWO MORE COVID DEATHS IN MILAM COUNTY

Ladies & Gentlemen: We have two more COVID-19 deaths to report here in Milam County. This brings the death toll in Milam County to 85 Milam County residents who have died due to the COVID-19 virus since the pandemic started. Our condolences to the families and friends of those who died.

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Milano VFD to hold benefit fundraiser for Whitmore on Sunday The Milano Volunteer Fire Department will hold a benefit for Second Assistant Chief Robert Whitmore on Sunday, Nov. 7, at 11:30 a.m. All proceeds will go towards his medical expenses and treatments.

Homecoming Queen

Haven Jimenez, daughter of Vincent and Christina Jimenez, was crowned homecoming queen on Friday night at Tiger Stadium as the Tigers won their game against Troy.

Alcoa property sells for $240 million

According to the Dallas Morning News, Alcoa announced it has completed the sale of land and industrial assets in the state of Texas in a transaction valued at $240 million.

County opens state-sponsored infusion clinic

A state-sponsored COVID-19 infusion clinic opened Monday at 1 p.m. at the former Richards Memorial Hospital. By late afternoon they had already infused two patients. The infusions are given to people who have contracted the COVID-19 virus.

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI—

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI—The 2021 Rockdale ISD Distinguished Alumni induction ceremony, hosted by RISD Superintendent Denise Monzingo, was held on Friday at 6 p.m. in the Rockdale High School auditorium.

Arbor Day is Friday

Rockdale Earth Day Chairman David Melton would like to remind our readers that Friday is Arbor Day. In Central Texas Arbor Day is celebrated on Nov. 5 because we want to give new roots a head start against brutal heat.

Tell about my Jesus

The precept Jesus shares with His church in Matthew 28:19 & 20, keeps me up at night. I love the Book of Acts. I love how Jesus pumps the brakes and says, “Hey, Church. I did it for three years. I showed you how to do it. Now you do it.

Reflect the light of God into dark places

Actress Celeste Holm once spoke a word to every person who would engage others with the gospel of Jesus Christ: “We live by encouragement and we die without it; slowly, sadly, angrily.” What are the causes of discouragement?