Ground Storage Tank Maintenance

The Public Works Department will be evaluating our ability to take a Ground Storage Tank (GST) offline for needed maintenance.   Our first evaluation will begin this Saturday (10/29/2022) and run through most of next week.  Our goal is to make this an uneventful experience for our customers.

Help the VFW get a new sign

Last two performances of ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ this weekend

One of the most famous detectives in literature will come to life when Milam Community Theater produces Agatha Christie’s masterpiece, “Murder on the Orient Express,” on stage Oct. 22, 23, 29 and 30.

Milam deputy shot, prognosis for recovery is good

HEALTH UPDATE— Samuel Ferguson V, son of Deputy Sam Ferguson IV, told The Reporter that his father had surgery to wire his jaw shut and is awake and communicating through writing. “The gunshot to his face has caused him to have to have his jaw wired shut due to his jaw being shattered.

The 2022 Rockdale Fair and Rodeo was another big success

Early voting times, locations

Early voting began on Monday of this week in Milam County and continues through Dec. 4. Early voting locations are Patterson Civic Center, Rockdale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Milam County Clerk’s Office, Cameron, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Buckholts Community Center, Buckholts, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

MDD meeting

At Monday’s MDD meeting, Director Jim Gibson gave an update on the painting and electrical being done to the building. In an interlocal agreement with the City of Rockdale, the MDD will up their yearly payment to $2,500 per year.

FAIR FUN

The big slide was a popular attraction at this year’s Fair and Rodeo for both adults and kids. This issue of The Reporter is full of fun fair photos.

QUICK LOOK

The Nightmare Before Christmas Showings sponsored by Attorneys of Texas Title Wed., Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. Fri., Oct. 28 at 7 p.m.

Buddy Oney Toy Run set for Dec. 3rd

The 17th annual Buddy Oney Toy Run, which benefits needy children in Milam County, is set for Saturday, Dec. 3. As usual the ride will begin and end at The Ranch. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and will be $20 per rider or $25 with a passenger. Or a new toy valued at $25.