MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

C a l ls for t he Mi la m County Sheriff ’s Office during the past week included: Feb.

Using herbs to boost flavor, reduce sodium

Us ing le s s sa l t to reduce sodium in recipes may make you feel like you are losing flavor, but you can boost flavor with fresh or dried herbs. The American Heart Association has a page dedicated to using fresh herbs on their website. Check it out for more healthy living tips!

SECOND PLACE

The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo horse judging contest was held Feb. 12. The Milam County 4-H members maroon team took second place in the junior division out of 48 teams. We appreciate the work of our coaches of these 4- H kids, Lyndi Sanders and Cassie Callahan.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for Feb. 1-14. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch.us. Deed Continental Homes of Texas LP to DRH Energy Inc. (497).

A question of worship

What does worship mean to you? For many in Western churches today, that word tends to have various meanings. We all take it to mean what we do on Sunday mornings.

Crown of Glory

I’m mad at both my mother and father today (not really). I’m reminded today that it’s been a year since my heart attack (thanks to genetics I got from my dad) and I just got back from the dentist and found out my receding gum problem is probably inherited from her.

CHURCH NEWS

Soup suppers will commence during Lent starting on Feb. 21, on each Wednesday. Delicious soups and desserts will be served at 6 p.m. followed by evening prayer, drama “Pilate’s Investigation,” and a study conducted by Pastor Welton. All are welcome.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2024: AFRICAN AMERICANS AND THE ARTS

African American artists have long used art to preserve history, educate and empower others.

SLR plans 1,200-mw gas plant

Sandow Lakes Energy Co. LLC a nnounced its plans to pursue the construction of a 1,200-megawatt, ultra-efficient, natural gas-fueled power plant. The plant, located on Sandow Lakes property in Lee County, will be developed and owned by a Sandow Lakes Energy Co.

ALUMNI HONORED

The 2024 Rockdale ISD Distinguished Alumni ceremony Friday night honored six alums including George Sessions Perry, represented by Annette Stone (not pictured), and (L-R) Susie Sansom-Piper represented by her granddaughter Tamara Powell, Lawrence Anderson represented by classmate Barbara Nelson,...