Girl Scouts of Central Texas start new project

The Girl Scouts of Central Texas (GSCTX) will celebrate their centennial, the 100th anniversary of the first Girl Scout troop formed in our area in 1921. As part of our centennial celebration, Girl Scouts are encouraged to participate in a council-wide service project.

St. Monica’s to hold BBQ fundraiser April 25

The St. Monica’s Ladies will hold a drive through barbecue chicken and Green’s sausage dinner on April 25 starting at 10 a.m. Plates are $10 and also include potato salad and beans. There will also be a prize drawing and sweet shop. St. Monica’s is located at 401 S. Karnes in Cameron.

Online series starting at St. Thomas Episcopal

St. Thomas Episcopal Church will host an adult series of online discussions centered on Duiarmaid MacCulloch’s book, “History of Christianity: The First Three Thousand Years” starting April 21 at 6:30 p.m. and lasting six weeks. You need not have read the book to participate in the program.

Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District has new program

Ask Me Anything is a new program for casual questions and conversations with Post Oak Savannah during your lunch break Has there ever been a question you wanted an answer to about your Groundwater Conservation District?

Celebrating the 185th Anniversary of San Jacinto Day

  April 21 is the 185th anniversary of San Jacinto Day, and you can experience the history of the Battle of San Jacinto virtually or in person.

County to start giving shots to 16-year-olds

The county will begin offering COVID-19 shots to school students 16 and older, Milam County Judge Steve Young said in his daily email. Contact your school administration for a consent form and for dates and times of vaccinations.

Homebound shot program begins; clinics continue

Last week the county administered 1,054 shots, brining the total shots to 7,326. About 30% of the county has received one shot and over 12% have been fully vaccinated. "We are making progress," said Milam County Judge Steve Young in his daily email.

Part of Yokley to close Tuesday

Yokley Road will be closed to through traffic between Bushdale and Rockdale roads for water line repairs Tuesday from approximately 9 a.m to 3 p.m.

Residents respond to homebound vaccination program

There has been a good response to Milam County's effort to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to those who are homebound and unable to get to one of the weekly clinics provided by the county.

Firm signs agreement to acquire Rockdale-based Whinstone

Riot Blockchain, Inc. announced April 8 it has signed an agreement that will acquire Whinstone US, Inc., including all of its assets and operations, for consideration of $80 million cash plus a fixed 11.