How to support local businesses while staying home

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 throughout the United States in March 2020 transformed American lives in ways many might never have imagined possible.

Terminology associated with illness outbreaks

The novel coronavirus COVID-19 is the dominant story of the first months of 2020.

EARTH DAY LIVES

Last Wednesday (April 22) was the official date of Earth Day 2020 and, while the large observance planned for Rockdale did not materialize due to the COVID-19 situation, several “quarantine teams” are undertaking projects throughout the spring and summer, according to Dave Melton, Earth Day...

EDUCATION NOTES

Area students named to TC’s honors lists TEMPLE—These area students have been named to honors lists for the fall semester at Temple College as follows: President’s Honors List (4.0 grade-point average) Buckholts—Ashley Jacobs, Marissa Labrada, Bryant Marwitz. Caldwell—Daeghan Drgac.

Talk to teens on safe driving during ‘shelter’

With schools closed until the end of the school year, more teens may be tempted to be on the road. Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens. The 100 deadliest days for teens are from Memorial Day until Labor Day because school is out, and more inexperienced teen drivers are on the road.

Clean your closets

“I am the Lord who heals you.” (Exodus 15:26) I hear about a lot of people cleaning out closets during this time of sheltering in place. Our closets stay pretty much in order so I can’t relate. I also hear about how these same closet cleaning people are planning the world’s largest garage sale.

How religious organizations confront social distancing

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 changed life as people know it.

16TH COVID-19 CASE CONFIRMED

   A 16th Milam County resident has now tested positive for COVID-19, County Judge Steve Young said Wednesday'    It was the second positive case confirmed of the day.

SOME BUSINESSES REOPENING WITH RESTRICTIONS

  Gov. Greg Abbott is allowing some businesses to re-open Friday, including restaurants. The governor said, however, in Phase I of the reopening restaurants may only have 25 percent of capacity at any one time.

14TH COVID-19 CASE IN MILAM COUNTY MONDAY

  Milam County Judge Steve Young opened Monday morning's county commissioners meeting by announcing a 14th case of COVID-19 has been reported for the county.  He said the person, a male, is hospitalized.