Graham returns to her roots Saturday

Brooke Graham, along with family members Ben and Macy Graham, will be the featured artists on Friday, Sept. 15, at Frog Joy Farms in Chriesman and there’s a “small world” story to go with the concert. Last year Brooke sat in on a pickers circle at Front Street Burgers in Chriesman.

Council approves funds for sesquicentennial July 4 drone show

At Monday night’s city council meeting Public Works Director Jerald Brunson gave a yearly update on everything his department has accomplished over the past fiscal year from the limb clean up from winter storm Mara, new street signs around the schools, roads that have been sipped and chip sealed,...

QUICK LOOK

The fourth annual Apache Pass Cook Off & Car Show is this Friday and Saturday. One day passes are available for $15 and two-day passes for $25. There will be live music by Kenny Orts as well as both retail and food vendors.

Five felony arrests made by Rockdale PD, one accident reported

Rockdale Police Officers made f ive felony arrests during the past seven days including: • Crystal Carol Easley, 46, Rockdale, was arrested on Thursday for a Milam County warrant for probation violation possession of a controlled substance (1 to 4 gram).

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.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Office during the past week included: Sept.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • Rockdale Estates and Rehabilitation for a fire alarm on Wednesday. • 2480 North FM 487 for a burn ban violation on Thursday. • CR 322 for a vehicle that hit a tree on Monday. Gause VFD Responded to: • US 79 east of Gause for a vehicle flipped on its side on Friday.

September is Family Mealtime Month

September is a special month for AgriLife Extension as we “Celebrate Family Mealtime.” We know everyone is busy with work and after school activities, plus technology always having us “plugged in,” often times we miss faceto- face connections with our family.

Drought, heat bring ants inside

As the drought and high temperatures have continued. Pests such as ants, cockroaches, crickets and more are increasingly seeking shelter indoors in order to find cooler temperatures and sources of water and food.

MILANO NEWS

If you ever think living in a tiny town is dull, you haven’t looked around. Milano always seems to have a lot going on. Opportunities to help and be social abound. I hope you are taking advantage of these chances to help, spread joy and show you are a part of this great community. Pray for rain!