St. John’s collecting food for Pack Pals

St. John’s United Methodist Church is collecting food to support the Pack Pals organization in Rockdale. Pack Pals packs bags of food for students in Rockdale ISD and other Milam County school districts to help combat hunger in our community.

Historical preservation grant applications

Applications are being accepted for Milam County Historical Commission Preservation Grants for 2021. Deadline for applications is Jan. 30. For more information, email HollyBonordenJentsch@gmail.com or call/text 979-255-2347.

GAUSE NEWS

Last Monday when I was doing my news, the ground was covered with snow. Today, the sun is shining, but still a little cool, although it will be getting warmer. Addy had a good time! Looking at the Gause ISD school calendar and as fast as time passes it is going to be summer vacation.

Most taxing entities stay on plus side

Sales tax rebate numbers are staying positive as the December rebates got the new year off to a good start. The percentage for Rockdale is up as it is for Milam County as a whole.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for Jan. 6-13. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch.us. Warranty Deeds Barry E. Parker to Clara Denise Krout and Joseph Christopher Krout – Lot 1, El Camino Real Estates. Beverly A.

MVFD drive-thru chili supper, drawing set for February 20

Milano Volunteer Fire Department chili supper will be a drive-thru only event this year. The annual fundraiser is set for Feb. 20 starting at 4:30 p.m. at the fire station. Meals will cost $10 for adults and will include chili, beans, fixings, dessert and tea.

Readers share snow photos

Matthew (top left) and Clarice Koccian of Country Club Estates (top right) in Rockdale show off the snow people they made Sunday after several inches of snow fell in Rockdale, around Milam County and parts of the state.

County waiting on new doses of COVID-19 vaccine

County Judge Steve Young said  that the county should get 600 doses of the vaccine for next week.  “Although we do not yet have confirmation, we will set up two clinics to administer the doses, which will be Jan. 27 and Jan. 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

County COVID-19 positivity rate at 28%

Today's testing is in Thorndale at the Thorndale VFW from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Milam County residents with COVID symptoms, may get a free antigen test. Since Sept. 1 we have tested 2,553 individuals with 729 positive results with a 28% positivity rate.   "Today we were able to compile our numbers again.

Businesses still at 50% occupancy; bars closed

Friday there were 20 individuals tested in Buckholts, with six positive results. Since Sept. 1, there have been 2,553 individuals tested with 729 positive results for a 28% positivity rate. Tuesday's testing will be in Thorndale at the Thorndale VFW from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.