Gulf Shrimp a big deal for Texas economy

This week we are focusing on seafood and will show you how to prep, season and grill the cut of your choice to perfection. Did you know the Texas commercial shrimp harvest generates $371 million of economic activity for our state? Not only that, the Texas shrimp industry supports over 5,400 jobs.

Do you bear fruit?

“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 I hear a lot of people who are what I would call “marginal Christians” say they are blessed. I know, I know, please don’t hate me for calling some people who claim to be Christians “marginal.

SEVEN NEW CASES

(The school referenced below has been identified by the Cameron ISD superintendent as Cameron Junior-High--Reporter   From County Judge Steve Young Wednesday night: We have seven new confirmed cases of the virus to report in Milam County.

FOUR NEW CASES, FOUR DISCHARGED

From County Judge Steve Young Tuesday evening: We have four new confirmed cases of the virus to report, but we discharged four individuals as well, keeping the active case count the same at fifteen.

SEVEN NEW COVID-19 CASES

From County Judge Steve Young Monday night: We have seven new confirmed COVID-19 cases to report.  Some of these could be late weekend reports, but we are not sure.  We did discharge 23 active cases today, which brings us to 15 active cases.

BIG MILESTONE: NO NEW CASES TO REPORT THURSDAY

Finally, some good COVID-19 news. County Judge Steve Young said late Thursday night there were no new cases of the virus reported for Milam County during the past 24 hours. It's the first time that's happened since the early days of the pandemic.

MILAM LOGS FOURTH COVID-19 DEATH

  Milam County Judge Steve Young said late Wednesday the county's COVID-19 death total has increased from three to four but not because of any recent deaths.

Thorndale tanker tumble

THORNDALE—Thorndale stood at the brink of what might have been a major disaster before dawn Thursday as a tanker truck loaded with fuel skidded onto its side, then was struck by a pickup. The crash resulted in a massive cleanup and shut down US 79 for about 14 hours.

Playing in the ‘Big Leaks’

Rockdale has begun getting rid of its notorious “red water.” Yes we’ve heard that before, but this time is different. Pipe “sleuths” with SAMCO Leak Detection Services are already out and about within the city limits finding and logging leaks in Rockdale’s antiquated and failing water system.

Cases rising again after 3-week slide

After three much appreciated weeks of declining COVID-19 cases in Milam County, the numbers have headed back up. As of presstime Wednesday morning, 41 cases were reported for the week, according to County Judge Steve Young.