4-H officer in the spotlight

The Milam County 4-H County Council officer team works throughout the year to put on events. This year’s activities have been limited but members are working hard to make sure 4-H stays fun and exciting for members.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for March 26-31. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch.us. Deed Eric Duke to Carrizo Wilcox Water Development Co. LLC – 4.788 acres, William W. Hill Survey 199. Henry F. Kohut II to Carrizo Wilcox Water Development Co.

Ladies Auxiliary Spring Garage Sale set for May

After having to hold off for over a year, the Milano Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will hold their Spring Garage Sale on May 6-8 at the fire station in Milano. The sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. that Thursday and Friday and then 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on that Saturday.

Anniversary

Caffey Corner celebrated the first anniversary of their store with a ribbon cutting March 10. The store is at a corner of Wilcox and Cameron Ave.

USDA to hold public session for energy plan

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it is requesting public input from interested parties, including potential customers and interested stakeholders, to help create a new Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program.

Rockdale’s tax report back on plus side

Rockdale’s February tax returns from the state’s comptroller’s office were back on the positive side after January’s slight dip. February of this year was much better to city coffers that last year with the city’s sales tax total up almost 15% over February of 2020.

Quilt museum exhibit bathed in seasonal colors

The spring and summer exhibits at the Texas Quilt Museum in LaGrange are all about colors: in solids, in nature, and in glorious blue and white. The will run through Sept. 18.

2021 MILAM COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW RESULTS

Youth Auction Sale (Totals include added money.) STEER Grand champion—Kennedy Hobbs, Thorndale 4-H, buyers Milam County Livestock, Stoney Liquor, Livestock Nutrition Center, Little River Youth Supporters, D&D Farms, Century Farms Trading, $21,841.24.

County to begin giving shots to homebound

The county will start accepting vaccination requests for Milam County residents who are homebound. If you know someone that is not able to get out and get a shot, please let them know to call and/or call us for them to get on the homebound shot list.

Milam County has 46th COVID-19 fatality

There has been another COVID-19 death in Milam County, Judge Steve Young reported in his weekly email. The fatality was an older male with no comorbidity, the report said. The countywide COVID-19 death toll is now at 46. "If you have not gotten a shot, please get one.