Kay Theater hires summer interns with grant, donors

The Kay Theater Foundation was recently awarded a grant from the Central Texas Council of Government’s Development District of Central Texas 2024 Rural Internship Program to hire high school interns for the summer to help staff the Kay Theater.

FREEDOM!

These cuties, Ijeoma Ezeh (left) and Anaiah Hardway, celebrated Juneteenth in style in their motorized pink convertible on Saturday at the downtown Juneteenth Parade.

Sesquicentennial quilt show at Peace Lutheran

Peace Lutheran Church will have a Sesquicentennial Quilt Exhibit event on Sunday, July 7, from 1 to 5 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Anyone who would like to display their quilts can bring them that day at noon. There will be a form to fill out with information about your quilt.

Milano Ladies Auxiliary buys rescue truck

“It takes more than firefi ghters to run Milano VFD,” according to Milano VFD Fire Chief Kain Dodd. Going back further than the chief can remember there has always been a Milano VFD Ladies Auxiliary supporting the fire department.

Civil rights pioneer Alcorn celebrated for Juneteenth

Juneteenth 2024 marks the federal holiday celebrating the emancipation of slaves in the US.

QUICK LOOK

Girl Scout meetings scheduled Girl Scouts will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Murray Street Church of Christ. Meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesdays each month. For more information about Girl Scouts, contact Troop 12345 Leader Erika Wulff at 512-585-3850.

ORGANIZATIONS

There’s a new shop in town at Street Ministries, 225 N. Main St. The shop is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and sells a variety of Christian- themed merchandise.

Sides for a cookout

Iran across a recipe the other day for baked beans made from scratch, as in starting with dried navy beans. I'm way too lazy for that. When I make them, I don't use a recipe or measure anything, but this recipe is close to what I do.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Jail log lists all peo ple charged with offenses through the county jail in Cameron. Char ges may change during the process. Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. • Antonio Huerta, 52, Jarrell, stalking, harassment, in custody.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Office during the past week included: June 11—Information, FM 487; alarm, FM 485; theft, CR 232B; follow up, US 77; information, Crockett, Gause; motorist assist, TX 36; civil matter, CR 457; welfare check, CR 409; stolen vehicle, CR 106; scam, CR 221; 911...