COVID-19 CASES GO TO 22

  The count of Milam County COVID-19 cases grew quickly to 22 over the noon hour Tuesday and one more later Tuesday afternoon is a possibility, according to County Judge Steve Young.   Young said one case is related to case No. 20 which was reported Friday.

20 CASES NOW

  Milam County has recorded a 20th case of COVID-19.   County Judge Steve Young said the newest case was reported on Friday.   It's the second case added to the county's tally in two days.   Cases are expected to increase as testing results come in.

MILAM SHELTER-IN-PLACE EXPIRING FRIDAY

Milam County Commissioners voted 4-1 Thursday morning to end the county's Shelter-In-Place order, effective at 12:01 a.m.. Friday (May 8).  That brings the county in line with an executive order issued by Gov. Greg Abbott. who had allowed the state order to expire.

IT'S GOOD NEWS

  County Judge Steve Young said Thursday morning all the COVID-19 test rest results from last week's testing in Milano have now been completed, and no new positive cases were found.   The county had been waiting for a week for the final 25 results from the April 29 testing.

Food program giveaway set for Thursday

The first Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) Mobile Food Pantry distribution of May in the KC Hall parking lot will be held on Thursday, according to Rockdale Christian Services Chair Pam Warren. That’s the first and third Thursdays, May 7 and 21. Hours are 9 to 11 a.m.

Senior Center food event also Thursday

The next frozen food distribution for those registered with the Rockdale Senior Citizen Center is 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the center, according to staffer Carolyn Cooper. “This happens every two weeks,” Cooper said. Those wanting to apply (60 and over) may call Cooper at 512-446-2666.

More cases, none in hospitals

As results from last week’s COVID-19 testing in the Milano VFD Fire Station began to trickle in, the number of cases reported in the county had grown to 18 by Wednesday morning. But none were in the hospital. Also during the past week, in conjunction with a reopen Texas order by Gov.

Bye Chief, what a run it’s been

You probably can’t define what makes a good cop in a few words but Thomas Harris—who is retiring at the end of May after 43 years in Rockdale law enforcement, the last 20 as police chief—comes pretty close.

More interviews ahead for police chief position

The Rockdale City Council has scheduled a second round of interviews as it searches for a replacement for long-time Police Chief Thomas Harris, who is retiring at the end of this month (see story above).

RISD staying with its plans on graduation

Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath said Tuesday that Texas schools can hold outdoor graduation ceremonies June 1 or later but that’s probably not going to happen in Rockdale.