‘Murder Hornets’ in Milam? Probably not

Is that really big buzzing insect flying around your back door one of the feared “Murder Hornets?” Probably not.

Greed is an odd sin

There’s a funny story about a wealthy old man who died. Just prior to his death he asked his pastor, his lawyer and his doctor to come to his bedside. He shared with them the old saying, “You can’t take it with you.” But then he questioned that thought, “What if they are wrong?

Tubman helps you find courage within

Harriet Tubman was an incredible and fearless abolitionist. Born into slavery in Maryland, Tubman was able to escape to the north in 1849.

ANXIOUS MOMENTS

The Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a lightning strike in the 1700 block of Highland Street at 2:21 p.m.e Friday afternoon during a brief, but violent, thunderstorm which quickly dropped 1.26 inches of rain at Rockdale s official weather gauge at KRXT-FM.

MASK DONATION

Members of the St. Thomas Episcopal Church donated KN-95 masks to the Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department in appreciation of all they do for the community. St.

Chicken-y goodness for too-hot weather

What do you like to m/v Put in your chick-f Y en salad? I’ve been craving it lately because it’s too hot to eat very many hot, heavy meals. I usually add chicken, red grapes, celery, green onions, mayonnaise, black pepper and some kind of seasoning like seasoned salt or garlic salt.

DID YOU KNOW?

Scars Scars can develop if an injury is not treated properly or you didn't think a cut was deep enough to necessitate treatment. Scars also may develop after surgery or another medical procedure.

GAUSE NEWS

Wanda and Alfred Coats have a new great-grandson born July 26 to Trey and Melanie Coats in Houston. Ray and Paula Coats are grandparents. Gause ISD teachers have started school. Students will begin classes Thursday, Aug. 13.

ORGANIZATIONS

Murray Cemetery Assoc. annual meeting canceled The Murray Cemetery Association’s annual meeting which is normally scheduled for the third Saturday in September is canceled this year due to COVID-19 concerns, according to Pam Warren, spokesperson.

Milam 4-H facing another challenging year

This year has been challenging for 4-H with the COVID-19 situation. We will be working with club managers to publicize 4-H meetings this year on 4-H Blasts, 4-H Facebook and on the website. We do not know the meeting dates as of now or if they will be face to face or virtual.