41 graduate (safely) in Milano on Friday

MILANO—Social distancing, and pandemic protection, were the order of business Friday evening at Pruitt Field as 41 Milano High School seniors received their diplomas. It was serious business.

America needs to straighten out its racism

How did we end up in this situation? Blatant racism in the news every day. I’m seeing my black friends on social media and my heart cries out for them. Especially the ones with sons. America is in a bad place where racism is concerned. But how can this be?

Twice as nice

Graduating twins Lexi (L) and Levi Baggerly enjoy Friday afternoon’s parade around Rockdale, part of 2020 graduation activities. In addition to the parade there was a virtual graduation ceremony at Tiger Stadium, followed by fireworks. More Reporter coverage of the big day on pages 1A, 3A and 7A.

Pandemic Electronic Food Benefit offered

Local households may be eligible for a one-time benefit, up to $285 per child, to buy food for children during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) is issued through a card like a debit card and are not transferable. Online applications are now being accepted.

NEWSBRIEFS

Summer Meals For Kids offered in 2020 The United States Dept. of Agriculture is offering no cost summer meals for youngsters 18 and under. To find a summer meal location in the area text FOODTX to 877-877 or visit SummerFood.org. The Summer Food Service Program is through the Texas Dept.

Former employee charged in theft

Rockdale Police said a former employee of Tractor Supply, wanted since April for “skimming” receipts from the business, was arrested Thursday. Lt. Stephen Goodrich said Janice Lynn Baker, 32, of Rockdale, was charged with theft ($100 to $750) and possession of a controlled substance.

LEADING THE WAY

LEADING THE WAY—Units of the Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department led the way through town in the 2020 Senior Parade which preceded graduation activities Friday. The Rockdale Police Department also participated in the massive parade, seen here approaching the high school on Childress Street.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT CALLS

Milam County Sheriff’s Department calls included: May 26—Assist other agency, Washington Street, Cameron; animal call, Goetz Road, Cameron area; alarm, CR 315, Rockdale area; information, CR 455, Thorndale area; information, CR 326, Rockdale area; civil matter, CR 263A Branchville area; traffic...

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Here is the Milam County Jail Log for May 26-June 1. Jail logs list all persons charged with offenses through the county jail docket. Charges may change during the process. Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law.

GAUSE NEWS

Wow, can you believe it is June? This year is moving on. But I remember a saying, “The older you get, the faster time passes.” So true! “Mayhem in America”— that’s all you hear on the TV. Just heard a lady say “He is our president and it is our duty to check our own way of how we feel.