Voice of Democracy student essays

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy competition has begun and this year’s theme is “How can I become a good American?” The competition is open to all junior high and high school students as well as private school and homeschooled students.

Chili supper at Pleasant Retreat UMC

Pleasant retreat United Methodist Church will hold a chili supper on Sept. 25 starting at 5 p.m. and lasting until they run out of chili. The supper will be to-go only. Pleasant Retreat is located at 852 CR 458 in Thorndale.

New Hope’s 130th Homecoming

New Hope Baptist Church will celebrate 130th Homecoming on September 26 @ at 3 p.m. The guest speaker Pastor Winfred Tyler of Simmonsville Baptist Church Killeen Tx will be guest speaker.

Milam County Girl Scouts acts of service

Girl Scouts of Central Texas (GSCTX) are celebrating their centennial, the 100th anniversary of the first Girl Scout troop formed in our area in 1921. “As part of our centennial celebration, Milam County Girl Scouts has chosen to perform service in Milam County.

Milano VFD collecting items for garage sale

The Milano VFD Ladies Auxiliary is accepting donations for their fall garage sale. To arrange for pick up of your donations call Kain Dodd, 979-436-5723; Jesse Love, 979-255-1540; or Travis Yoakum, 512-657-2660. Or drop off donations at the fire station.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting Thursdays

Narcotics Anonymous meets every Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church. For more information call Terry at 512-429-2429.

Heavenly Treasures adds 1/2 price days

Heavenly Treasures has a new special for September. On Tuesdays every item will be half price.

Two COVID deaths brings total to 65

County Judge Steve Young reported two more COVID-related deaths in Milam County on Tuesday morning which brings our total to 65. Neither person was vaccinated. There are 66 new cases to report, and 118 discharged cases to report for a net decrease of 52 cases.

Vaccine, testing clinics this week

Testing will be done at the Cameron Fire Station on Thursday, Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A vaccine clinic will be held on Friday, Sept. 17 at the Rockdale Medical Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with Pfizer, ages 12 to 18, and Moderna, age 18 plus.

Health screenings Thursday at Patterson

Residents living in and around the Rockdale area can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with screenings by Life Line Screening next month in the George Hill Patterson Community Center The screenings will check • The level...