MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff's Office during the past week included: Tuesday, Aug.

POLICE REPORT

• Sgt. Bielamowicz responded to a hit and run at West Cameron Avenue and North Main Street on Aug. 6 at 1:33 a.m. • Sg t . R icha rd son responded to near 352 US 77 for a minor two-vehicle accident with no injuries on Aug. 7 at 12:55 p.m.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Jail log lists all people charged with offenses through the county jail in Cameron. Charges may change during the process. Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law.

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • Near 352 US 77 for a minor two-vehicle accident with no injuries on Aug. 7 at 12:55 p.m. • 830 CR 304 for a tree on a power line causing it to spark on Aug. 10 at 7 p.m.

School year off to promising start

School is back in session, and I can already tell it’s going to be a great year! Seeing returning and new students is always exciting. There is hope for the future in their smiling faces. SCHOOL SUPPLIES— Thank you to everyone who donated school supplies.

ORGANIZATIONS

Bartlett VFD BBQ, fundraiser Aug. 22 Bar tlett Volunteer Fire Department will hold a fundraiser, barbecue and auction on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 50 W. Davilla St. in Granger. Social hour starts at 5 p.m. and dinner will be held at 6 p.m.

Gearing up for golf without breaking the bank

Golf attracts millions of enthusiasts every year. According to the USGA 2025 Golf Scorecard, a record 82 million rounds were posted in 2025, marking an 8.2 percent year-over-year increase. More than 94 percent of those rounds were recreational.

DID YOU KNOW . . .

Nutritional needs change as a person goes through different stages in life. For example, older adults typically do not need to eat as much as a younger person. According to Dr.

MCSO takes over Buckholts Police Department

The Milam County Sheriff’s Office announced that the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) has revoked the Buckholts Police Department’s authority to make appointments.

Johnson completes TMCCP

The City of Rockdale is proud to recognize City Secretary Shanna Johnson for completing the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program (TMCC P). This professional development program is accredited through the Texas Municipal Clerks Association (TMCA) and the University of North Texas.