REPORTER EDITOR HONORED

REPORTER EDITOR HONORED—Mike Brown Rockdale Reporter Editor, was honored for his 46 years—the past 22 as editor—service Monday in Milam County Commissioners Court.

Two charged with child sex abuse

Two Cameron residents were arrested during the week and charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S CALLS

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

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

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

DISTRICT COURT REPORT

• Raymond Jochec, 69, Cameron, pleaded guilty to indecency with child-exposes on July 23. After a pre-sentence investigation and a sentencing hearing, he was placed on five years deferred adjudication, ordered to pay a $2,000 fine and $3,180 restitution to child’s parents.

First school rule: ‘Be there on time every single day’

I’m sure that all of us are aware that school attendance is important. “Being there” is half the battle with any task we undertake. What many don’t realize is how critical attendance is to the learning process.

Extension walk part of Child Health Awareness

October, is Child Health Awareness Month, according to County Agent Micah Holcombe. To get children in the habit of walking/activity, participating in any local Extension Walk Across Texas (WAT) programs.

Schedule listed for Milam 4-H Week October 6th-10th

Milam County 4-H will observe National 4-H Week Oct. 5-10 by highlighting some of the inspirational 4-H youth in our community who are working tirelessly to support each other and their communities.

ONLY ONE CASE WEDNESDAY

From County Judge Steve Young Wednesday night: I am happy to report we only had one new confirmed PCR test and two probable cases in Milam County today.  Eight persons were discharged and no one was admitted to the hospital.  Wednesday, we tested eight individuals in Milano with one positive.

EIGHT NEW CASES TUESDAY

From County Judge Steve Young Tuesday night:\ Tuesday we have eight new confirmed cases of the virus in Milam County.  In addition we have two probable cases.  Nine active cases were discharged and five were added to the monitored list.