A FACTOR?

This slight dip (see white line and partial circle highlight) on US 79 in Thorndale is being looked at in connection with the Aug. 13 tanker truck flip which resulted in the highway being closed for over 14 hours, according to Thorndale Police Chief Mark Birchard.

Autopsy ordered in death by train

An autopsy has been ordered in the death of a 31-year-old Austin man who was struck by a train while walking on the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe tracks near Buckholts Friday morning. David Wilson was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace Andy Isaacs, according to Sheriff Chris White.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Here is the Milam County Jail Log for Aug. 18-24. Jail logs list all persons charged with offenses through the county jail docket. • Amber Marie Harnar, 34, Rockdale, possession of a controlled substance (less than one gram), released on $2,500 bond.

LEGION DRAWING

American Legion Carlyle Post 358 recently drew the winning tickets for its gift card fundraiser. Winners were: $400, Tony Ellis, Rockdale; $300, Homer Rutledge, Thorndale; $200, Timmy Guthrie Jr., Rockdale; $200, Will’s Garage, Thorndale.

ORGANIZATIONS

Thorndale ag boosters to hold fish fry Sunday Thorndale 4-H and FFA ag boosters will hold a fish fry fundraiser to support both groups at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Thorndale VFD Recreation Hall.

GAUSE NEWS

The Gause Community Improvement Program has canceled their annual barbecue fundraiser because of the coronavirus. Looks as if “corona” is ruling our lives. Maybe we will have an early freeze that is strong enough to kill all germs, but not knock off the electricity!

33 persons named by grand jurors in August session

CAMERON—Thirty-three persons were indicted on 41 counts Thursday in the August session of the Milam County Grand Jury as follows, according to Prosecutor Bill Torrey: • Roman Manuel Ramos, 27, Rockdale, evading arrest with motor vehicle. • Russell Alan Kelley, 45, Rockdale, tampering with evidence.

Brookshire bucks

Brookshire Bros. has donated $3,850 to the Rockdale Christian Services Food Pantry. The donation was part of the company’s Together We Can Do More program in which Brookshire Bros. matched contributions made by customers.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for Aug. 14-18. Compiled from public records available on the Milam County website, www. milamcounty.net. Warranty Deeds Charles Bland to Kelsey Lynn Drummond – Lot 10, Block 3, Coffield Addition, Section 2, Rockdale (3,228). Mary Flores to CLTG Holdings LLC – 13.

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.