August auction to feature historic items from ‘wild west’

They don’t call it the Wild West for nothing, and some of the era’s most famous artifacts involving several of the most infamous outlaws will be auctioned off Aug. 5 as part of a unique collection owned by a former Texas A&M University professor.

Juneteenth: a national holiday at last

Above, boys play on the basketball court at Moultry Park during the Juneteenth celebration. At right, Terri Williams (L) and Kefa Mitchell walk into Moultry Park at the end of the Juneteenth parade June 19. Reporter/ David Money The Juneteenth parade featured horse riding groups.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for June 10-16. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch.us. Warranty Deeds Adelaida Martinez Ortega and Carlos Humberto Ortega to Orlanda Lopez De Vences and Pedro Vences – Lot 31, Block 52, Hairston Subdivision (2,583). Angela M.

The history of America’s Independence Day

Few summertime holidays elicit as much excitement as the Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day in the United States.

Milam County 4-H Day Camps Offered

  Milam County 4-H will offer 3 4-H Day Camps in July. July 7 - Cloverbuds Day Camp, 8 a.m. to noon (K-2nd grade), July 14 - 4-H Consumer Camp, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (3-12th grade- incoming 2021-2022 year) and July 15 - 4-H Food Camp, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Part of Hickory Street closed for repairs

  Hickory Street between Mill and White will be closed today until approximately 5 p.m. for street repairs.

Grand Jury returns indictments

The following 70 cases were presented to the grand jury and indicted as true bills with one “no bill” on June 22 :   SAHIRA SIDDIQ KAYANI, 33, of Rockdale, 2nd Degree Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance 4-400 Grams   MICHELLE LYNN BALES, 48, of Lexington, State Jail Felony, Possession of...

Governor calls special session

 Gov. Greg Abbott today said he will convene a special legislative session July 8. The agenda was not announced.

Water line installation may affect water pressure in downtown area

  Due to water line tie-in, customers from Rice to Burleson, Bell to Milam, and in the downtown area may have low to no pressure June 21 from 6:30 p.m. until approximately 4 a.m.

Take Jesus when busy

We were blessed to live in San Francisco for five years and they were five good years. Maybe even great years. This was prior to my call into the ministry.