Census response lagging for Milam County residents

That next knock on the door may be a U. S. Census Bureau worker. Milam County isn’t doing that well in answering the every-10-years federal “nose count.

Denice Doss service set for Friday

A memorial service for Denice Doss, a tireless R o c k d a l e booster and community worker, who touched literally thousands of lives is set for 10 a.m. Friday at Meadow brook Baptist Church. Mrs. Doss died Tuesday. Mrs. Doss died Tuesday.

UNITED WAY AWARDS

The annual South Milam County United Way awards are traditionally presented during the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce awards banquet. This year the banquet was held online at a later date due to the COVID-19 situation.

Tasty Texas shrimp great addition to meals

Versatile Texas shrimp make a great addition to almost any meal. When cooked correctly, shrimp will retain a firm texture and be pink and slightly opaque. Some hold the shrimp upside down by the head and pull the tail down. If cooked, the tail will spring back.

Learning-by-doing 4-H year starting for Milam County

All 4-H programs are grounded in the belief that kids learn best by doing.

Birding Classic moved to fall

AUSTIN—Drop that remote and grab those binoculars, the 24th annual Great Texas Birding Classic (GTBC) is kicking off fall with its annual bird watching competition. For the first time ever, this spring event has moved to the fall due to the public health crisis.

FOUR NEW COVID CASES ON WEDNESDAY

From County Judge Steve Young Wednesday night: Wednesday we have four new confirmed cases of the virus to report in Milam County.  We discharged three active cases, but another person was admitted to a local hospital.  Four individuals were tested in Milano today with one positive result.

GAUSE COVID TESTING WEDNESDAY CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER

 The Reporter was notified by Milam County officials gathered for quick COVID-19 testing at the Milano VFD Fire Station early Wednesday (Sept. 2) morning that the testing scheduled that afternoon at the Gause VFD Fire Station has been canceled.

ONLY ONE NEW COVID CASE TUESDAY

  From County Judge Steve Young Tuesday night: Tuesday we had only one new confirmed case to report in Milam County.  We discharged one case, but one person was admitted to a hospital.  We tested twenty four Milam County residents in Thorndale today.

10 NEW CASES REPORTED MONDAY

From County Judge Steve Young Monday night: Today we have ten new cases confirmed cases of the virus to report in Milam County.  Three were admitted to hospitals and two were discharged.