A benefit for the Richard Melton family is set for Saturday at Milam County Cowboy Church in Rockdale. This is an outdoor event and guidelines set by the county judge for social distancing will be followed, including asking those in attendance to wear masks.
There will be sausage plates for sale at $10 each, starting at 10:30 a.m. There will also be a live auction and a 50/50 fundraiser.
All proceeds will go to the family of Richard Melton to help with medical costs and such. Melton passed away earlier this spring after a battle with cancer.
To donate items or money to the event, you can contact JR Hurt, 979-224-5155, or Tassie Garza, 512-663-7354. There is also a Facebook page for the event that has a list of auction items. ‘SNIP AND CLIP’—
‘SNIP AND CLIP’— Milam Touch of Love will hold a “snip and clip” event for pets on Aug. 12 at the Milano Community Center (located downtown across from the post office). A mobile vet will be on hand and offering a $100 spay/ neuter package for dogs and cats.
You must schedule a spot by Aug. 9, as there will be no walk-ins. All scheduling will be arranged through Crystal Denman by email MTOLSnipandChip@gmail. com or texting a message to 254-307-8525. The spay/neuter pack
The spay/neuter package includes: spay/neuter, blood work, rabies vaccination, microchip with free registration and heartworm test for dogs over six months old. Please have your pet in an individual crate/carrier if possible. Please pay at drop off (cash, check, or PayPal).
PRE-K ROUNDUP— Milano ISD has changed its Pre-Kindergarten Roundup to a virtual event rather than in-person. Parents of children turning four by or on Sept. 1 have their first opportunity to learn more about Pre-K for the 2020-21 on Aug. 3. This will all be done via a Zoom meeting. Contact the school for more information, 512-455-2062, or find Zoom meeting password on the Milano ISD Facebook page.
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