American Legion post has a local gun range

The letter to the editor in the July 28, 2022 edition seemed to indicate that there was no local gun range available to the public or for the local police to qualify. That is not correct. The American Legion Carlyle Post 358 maintains a gun range just outside city limits.

Beto O'Rourke to make campaign stop in Rockdale

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke will make a campaign stop in Rockdale on Friday, Aug. 5, at The Kay Theater at 6:30 p.m., according to Kay Board Chairman Brian Beard. O’Rourke and incumbent governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, will face off in the general election on Nov. 8.

Snap Fitness to host Jesse James July 30

On Saturday, July 30, Snap Fitness will hold a membership appreciation day and the public is invited. Special guest Jesse James will be on hand and will give away samples of CForce, ICON Meals swag and TC1 Gel.

Miles, Gaines head to Vegas to seek stars

Chloe Miles and Prince Gaines have made it to the National Showcase in Las Vegas where they will audition before talent agencies. If you wish to make a contribution for flight, hotels, transportation and food, money is being collected at Miles Styles at 117 E. Cameron Ave.

Cardinal Roofing to hold grand opening

Cardinal Roofing & Exteriors will hold their grand opening on Friday, Aug. 5, from 4 to 6 p.m. This kid-friendly event will include a water slide, bounce house, free barbecue from Brett’s Backyard Bar-B-Que, free drinks, kid’s games and prizes.

TxDOT construction to end ‘early 2023’

As promised, The Reporter reached out to TxDOT Public Information Officer Bobby Colwell and he told us that the entire project, including both the downtown project and the sidewalk/US 79 resurfacing project is anticipated to be finished in early 2023.

10K more jobs could be coming to Taylor Samsung

State records made public July 20 show Samsung Austin Semiconductor wants to add nine more fabrication plants at its Taylor site, creating up to 10,000 jobs and a nearly $185 billion investment in the region.

School supplies tax holiday set for August 5-7

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5-7.

GRAND OPENING

GRAND OPENING—On Thursday, a grand opening of the new Milam County Annex was held at 9:30 a.m. The well-attended event heard from County Judge Steve Young about how all of the planning took place in order to accomplish this monumental and expensive task. A $4.

Milam County Theater presents ‘The Wizard of Oz’

Follow the cast and crew of Milam Community Theater down the yellow brick road as they perform their 2022 summer musical, “The Wizard of Oz.” The stage adaptation of L.