Spookiness in Rockdale just in time for Halloween!

It’s almost Halloween in Rockdale and these families already have their houses decorated and ready to go. Above, a Nightmare Before Christmas theme is keeping Sixth Avenue festive. Below, another Sixth Avenue family has lots of ghosts and jack-o’-lanterns hanging from a big tree in the front yard.

How puzzles may benefit brain health

Many people enjoy the challenges posed by puzzles such as crosswords, word finds and Sudoku, among others. Some even wonder if puzzles are more than simple fun and something that can actually benefit the brain.

GAUSE NEWS

Sherri and James Rasco are in Virginia awaiting the birth of their latest grandchild. Parents are Erica and Jason Starnes. This will be their third child. Cowboy and Aggie fans are happy—both teams won! I called Delores Fisher to see if she had any news. Her response: “Oh, is today news day?

Lemon buttermilk sheet cake

We ate a lot of these Mexican Shrimp Cocktails over the summer, but they are good any time of year. This recipe calls for tomato cocktail juice and it specifically called for Clamato. There is also a beef flavored one. Or you could use V8 or just plain tomato juice.

Tiger Business of the Week

Rollo Insurance was selected as the Tiger Business of the Week by Rockdale Tiger Athletics Booster Club. Rollo Insurance is located at 113 N. Main St. and can be reached at (512) 446-2406.

Texas Parks & Wildlife game warden field notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports. Bee careful! A swarm of bees attacked a rancher that was utilizing an open top bulldozer to clear brush from his property when he inadvertently ran over their hive.

MILAM COUNTY PARTNERS WITH AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE TO LAUNCH INNOVATIVE HEALTHCARE SOLUTION

MILAM COUNTY PARTNERS WITH AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE TO LAUNCH INNOVATIVE HEALTHCARE SOLUTION   Nurse Navigation Program provides residents access to a wider variety of care options to meet specific medical needs   (MILAM COUNTY, Texas) – Milam County officials, in collaboration with American...

COVID report for Milam County

Ladies & Gentlemen:  Today, we have 12 new cases to report and 21 cases to discharge.  We now have 28 confirmed, active cases in Milam County.  Our fine County Health Department has now fully vaccinated 10,007 Milam County residents or 47.44% of those that are eligible for vaccinations.

Milam County records 77th COVID death

Ladies and Gentlemen: I regret to report our 77th COVID-19 related death of a Milam County resident. Please encourage vaccinations! Although our numbers are down, people will continue to die if not vaccinated.

Milam County death toll rises to 76

Wednesday, October 6, 2021 COVID-19 Report for Milam County   Ladies & Gentlemen:   Today we report our 76th Milam County COVID-19 related death. We have reported 8 deaths in a little over two weeks. A vaccination will prevent one from becoming seriously ill or dying from the virus.