Covid-19 cases up this week

Testing on Tuesday found four new PCR cases, but no new probable cases. In Thorndale 17 people were tested and all were negative. THE NUMBERS— COVID-19 cases are measured Wednesday to Wednesday. • Cumulative cases—556, up 7 from 549. • Active cases (PCR test)— 8, which is up from last week’s 7.

Trump parade makes its way through Milam County towns

On Sunday, 177 vehicles with around 400 people took part in a parade, estimated by organizers to be 12 miles long, to draw attention to and show support for President Donald Trump.

NEWSBRIEFS

Choo-Choo Chili fundraiser Nov. 14 Don’t forget to get some Choo-Choo Chili at the Depot on Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 pm. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce or from any member of the Rockdale Historical Society.

Students can win summer camp trip

Star Creek Ranch will again give 30 scholarships to youngsters 6 to 16 to attend Sky Ranch Camp. The camp is in Van which The camp is in Van which is off Interstate 20 between Canton and Kilgore in northeast Texas.

Police make 3 felony arrests in past week

Derrick Christopher Bradley, 39, a resident of Round Rock was arrested Friday at 2:33 p.m. by Sgt. Joah McCaleb for possession of controlled substance (less than one gram) and driving while license invalid. Lawrence Scott Gonzales, 38, of Rockdale was arrested on Sunday at 3:45 p.m. by Sgt.

FIRE CALLS

• Sunday, 9:45 a.m., the Milano Volunteer Fire Department responded to the 200 block of South Seventh for a reported child with head injury call. • Monday, 8:27 p.m.

15th Oney Toy Run set for Dec. 5

The 15th annual Buddy Oney Toy Run will take place this year Dec. 5 at The Ranch at 415 W. US 79 in Rockdale.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: Oct.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Jail log lists all people charged with offenses through the county jail in Cameron. Charges may change during the process. People are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law.

Youth theater

The rehearsals for Milam Community Theater’s play “Little Women,” are going strong for upcoming performances on Friday 6 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. The production will be staged in the Lester and Beatrice Williams Events Center in Cameron.