Treat for grass burrs

Grass burrs are one of the most common weeds in both lawn and pasture settings. Now is the time to treat if you want to make a dent in their presence for this coming year. The mos t e f fe c t ive means of control for grass burrs is through the use of a pre-emergent herbicide.

HORSE JUDGING

Milam County 4-H’ers ‘saddled up’ for success as they competed at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Horse Judging Contest on Feb. 10. With boots polished and clipboards in hand, these young equestrians put their knowledge of conformation, performance and industry standards to the test.

Harvest the Flavor: herb workshop coming April 2

Spring in Texas has a way of waking everything up, including our taste buds. Soon, Milam County residents will have the chance to roll up their sleeves, pinch a little basil, and turn fresh herbs into something unforgettable.

VALENTINE'S DANCE

to ask for some old newspapers to use as a fun backdrop for the school's annual Valentine's Dance. We were happy to provide them not knowing how they would be used, but The Reporter Gang thinks they did a wonderful job! Shown here are RIS students Mia Sanchez (L) and Leah Tovar.

POSGCD launches water campaign

The Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District (POSGCD) has become an official partner of the educational water awareness campaign Texas Runs on Water with the launch of the local Post Oak Savannah Runs on Water campaign, highlighting the many ways our community is built on water.

Jones

Mr. Jones Gordon E. Jones, 82, passed away peacefully on Jan. 29, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, devotion and love.

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • 303 Yoakum for a city ordinance violation on Feb. 4 at 1:45 p.m. • The intersection of Brandon and Hazel for a gas leak on Feb. 4 at 6:24 p.m. • 1363 Cypress Trail Loop for a controlled burn left unattended on Feb. 4 at 6:49 p.m. • 455 Cypress Trail for a burn ban violation on Feb.

POLICE REPORT

Arrests RPD officers made 10 arrests over the past seven days including four for Capias Pro fine, and one each for possession of marijuana (less than 2 ounces), Clas C assault, indecent assault, driving with license invalid with previous conviction, a Hayes County warrant, and a Washington...