First Friday KC fish fry a triumph

It was all hands on deck last Friday for the first of the KC’s Lenten fish fries. The line of cars for the drive through service was at one point stalled on US 79 so there were people directing traffic in the parking lot to keep everyone safe.

GAUSE NEWS

It is still weather that changes from day to day. Dreary and no sunshine this Monday morning. A reminder that Stephen Chapel AME Church will celebrate their 100-plusyear church anniversary and their 52nd annual Family & Friends Day at 3 p.m. March 20.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for Feb. 17 through March 1. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch.us. Warranty Deeds Amy Clemmer and Danny Clemmer to Narali H. Macedo Cardenas and Sebastian Martinez Mendez – 18.16 acres, Lewis Lomas Survey 32 (815). Karen Wall, Michael A.

ORGANIZATIONS

KCs hold annual fish fries on Fridays The Rockdale Knights of Columbus will hold their annual Lenten fish fries on Fridays through April 14, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. or until sold out.

Broccoli and ham this week

When I ran across this recipe I was reminded of having it for the first time at a pool party in Houston. It sure is a good snack to bring to potlucks. Everyone loved it. And best of all it’s super simple.

Start being Jesus

The Apostle Paul’s words in 1st Corinthians 15:10 have been haunting me. Paul wrote, “His grace towards me was not in vain.” Paul in his second letter to a young/middle aged preacher named Timothy, told him to think about the present and the future.

Lent: a time of refreshment, renewal

“And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white.” — Matthew 17:2 In the 17th chapter of Matthew, Jesus goes up to the mountain with Peter, John, and James to pray.

Another COVID death brings Milam's total to 100

We have another death to report, which brings the total to 100 in Milam County.  We have no new cases to report and 1 case to discharge, leaving 5 active, confirmed cases in Milam County.  No new hospitalizations.

Citywide Stash Your Trash - April 23, 2022

For City residents only - The annual Stash Your Trash event will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 8 AM to 12 NOON at the Fair Park. Residents are encouraged to bring a driver's license and water bill for verification. See link for specifics.    

Special election called to fill Boren’s term

On Friday at 5 p.m. the city council passed an ordinance for ordering and establishing a special election to fill a vacancy for a West Ward council member.