AWARD

The Milam County Historical Commission received the Distinguished Service Award for 2021 from the Texas Historical Commission. The group has received this award many times in the past, which is a huge accomplishment for a small rural county. Front row, (L-R) Paula Sisco, Dr.

4-H Clubs for 2022-2023 deadline is September 1st

MILAM 4-H NEWS MICAH HOLCOMBE Extension Agent Milam County 4-H will start enrollment on Sept. 1. You can enroll online by going to www.join4h.com and select the Join 4-H link on the front page. Enrollment for 4-H members is $25 per member and $10 per volunteer.

Grilling with skewers; shrimp, pineapple and veggie skewers

COMMENTS FROM MICAH MICAH HOLCOMBE Milam County Extension Agent Most skewers are made from metal or bamboo. If you’re using bamboo, soak them before cooking/grilling.

Rockdale PD makes three felony arrests, responds to accident

POLICE REPORT Rockdale Police Officers made three felony arrests during the past week, including: • Kentra Keon Davis, 28, Rockdale, arrested by Sgt. Hubnik on Tuesday for burglary of a habitation, possession of a firearm by a felon, theft of firearm and possession of controlled substance.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • Us 79 and US 77 for traffic control on Thursday.   • 331 Houston for a report of a kitchen fire on Thursday.   • CR 312 for a tree on fire on Thursday.   • 710 Douthit along with Oncor for a power line down on Thursday.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Ca l ls for t he Mi la m County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: Aug.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Jail log lists all people charged with offenses through the county jail in Cameron. Charges may change during the process. Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law.

Two Mexican crockpot recipes

I used to do a diet called Wheat Belly a while back. It’s low carb but you can have fruit on it which is why I chose it. I made this with a few changes, and it was very good. And it’s a crockpot meal so you don’t have to heat up the kitchen.

MILANO NEWS

Many of u s have received the much needed blessing of rain. The temps seem to be dipping down slightly and we can look forward to pumpkin spice. The first week of school was a success. The students are settling back into a routine and it is nice to see all kids return.

GAUSE NEWS

While trying to get my news together Monday morning, the phone rang. I answered and no one said a word. Kind of like the song that says “Your nobody called today.” Addy has been playing with clothes that were prom dresses for Kelly and Kristi. She has had a good time!