FIRE CALLS

• Tuesday, 11:35 a.m., Thorndale Volunteer Fire Department along with the Milam County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for a two-vehicle accident on US 79 and CR 440. • Friday, 2:03 p.m.

GAUSE NEWS

have a question: Who thought up the idea of the “golden years”? There is nothing “golden” about all the aches, pains, doctor appointments, etc. I I’m guessing I should have taken better care of myself a long time ago. But I’m not complaining. I can get up, move around and do what I want to do.

CHURCH NEWS

Rising Star Baptist Church fetes the Johnsons Rising Star Baptist Church will hold their 13th annual Pastoral Appreciation ceremony at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, to honor Dr. R.L. and First Lady Margaret Johnson.

ORGANIZATIONS

Milano VFD chili supper set for February 20th Milano Volunteer Fire Department will hold their annual chili supper on Saturday, Feb. 20, starting at 4:30 p.m. Dinners include chili, beans and all the fixings including tea and dessert. There will also be an online auction and a gun drawing.

Donation delivery

Photo above: Lynn Young, left, Rodney Lewis and Rev. John Seaton unload a packed vehicle of food items that Lewis’ group, Pack Pals, will use to help feed 300 students at Rockdale Elementary and Intermediate schools, and Thorndale, Milano and Gause elementaries.

Yes, those Huntsman spiders are really real big

A woman in Sydney, Australia, walked into her daughter’s room recently and was horrified to find dozens of Huntsman spiders, also known as giant crab spiders as their leg spans can reach almost 6 inches, crawling on the walls and ceiling, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens.

Save money with some DIY vehicle maintenance tasks

During the global COVID-19 pandemic, many people looked for ways to save money. One way to live a frugal life is to take on more projects. In addition to lawn and garden upkeep and minor home improvements, a number of people may be able to tackle some auto repair and maintenance jobs themselves.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for Jan. 30 to Feb. 4. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch.us. Deed Israel Araujo to Carrizo Wilcox Water Development co. LLC – 2.36 acres, Thomas J. Chambers Survey 7.

Vaccination clinic moved to Rockdale

The Milam County COVID-19 vaccination clinic scheduled for Thursday has been moved from Cameron to Rockdale. If you are scheduled to get a second round shot Thursday, go to the former Rockdale Medical Clinic located at 1700 Brazos in Rockdale for the vaccination.

COVID-19 infections at all-time high

Milam County active infections set an all time high Tuesday at 171. This is four more than the prior record of 167 set back in late December 2020.  "Clearly, we have a lot of the COVID-19 virus in Milam County," County Judge Steve Young said in his daily email.