ANOTHER COVID-19 DEATH IN MILAM

From County Judge Steve Young Monday night: I regret to report another COVID death in Milam County.  This was a senior male resident of the county from the 76520-zip code (Cameron area). This is a grim reminder that the virus is alive and well.

NO NEW CASES OVER WEEKEND

  County Judge Steve Young reported Monday morning there were no new cases of COVID-19 confirmed over the weekend fior Milam County.   That included both the PCR and antigen (quick) tests.  Young said the active case count has dropped to 11.

THREE NEW CASES FRIDAY

From County Judge Steve Young Friday night: Friday we had three new PCR cases to report and four new probable (antigen) cases to report.  We have no new hospital admissions or discharges to report.  Twelve individuals were tested in Buckholts today with three positive tests.

MILANO CANCELS FOOTBALL GAMES

From the Milano ISD Thursday night: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 We regret to inform you that the Milano JH football game scheduled for tonight and the Milano HS football game scheduled for Friday night against Somerville have been canceled.

SEVEN NEW COVID CASES THURSDAY

From County Judge Steve Young late Thursday night: Thursday we have seven new confirmed PCR tests and two new confirmed antigen tests in Milam County.  We were able to discharge six PCR cases from the active list and two antigen cases from the active list.

Blood drive set for Saturday at Milano VFD

An American Red Cross blood drive is slated for Saturday at the Milano Fire Station, according to event spokesperson Devin Love. The drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 979-436-5723. Milano’s fire station is on US 79 just east of the railroad viaduct.

Free food program planned downtown

A Texas Dept. of Agriculture free meal program for Rockdale children and senior citizens will tentatively begin Oct. 5. The distribution site is expected to be 225 North Main and will be open from 4 to 8 p.m. The program is for Rockdale residents ages 3 to 18 and for citizens 55 and over.

Moving day

From 1895 to 2002 this iconic landmark building served as Rockdale’s City Hall, so there were lots of city records still inside.

Milam logs sixth death

It was the worst of times. It was the best of times. That sums up the past week—Wednesday morning to Wednesday morning—of COVID-19 reports in Milam County. The death of a Milam resident attributed to the virus was announced Friday night by County Judge Steve Young, the sixth overall.

Reporter is on the ‘Money’ with choice of new editor

Many people in Rockdale may have already met David Money, the newest addition to The Rockdale Reporter staff, but for those who have not, Money is being groomed by Mike Brown to take over editing duties.