4-H officers work year round

The Milam County 4-H County Council Officer team works throughout the year to put on countless events and help wherever needed. This year, their activities have been limited but they are still working hard to make sure 4-H stays fun and exciting and a great life experience for 4-H members.

RVFD fundraiser tickets now on sale

Tickets for the Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department’s annual fund raising night at the KC Hall are now on sale, according to spokesman Mike Korenek. The fund raiser is set for May 15. Donors can get on the list by calling Korenek at 512-430-2315 or James McQuinn at 512-577-5715.

Car reported missing; driver admits leaving it

On Wednesday, police got a call from a woman saying her car was missing. The car was later located on north Wilcox near the baseball field.

FIRE CALLS

• Thursday, 12:35 p.m. The Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department responded to FM 1786 for a grass fire. • Friday, 4:34 p.m. The Milano Volunteer Fire Department responded to US 79 near a bar for a vehicle fire. • Friday, 8:13 p.m.

Fishing line

The Knights of Columbus Hall on US 79 was a popular place to catch some fish last Friday as cars lined up to buy containers of fried fish, coleslaw, pinto beans, hush puppies and a dessert delivered to them at the fish supper that will continue through Lent.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Jail log lists all people charged with offenses through the country jail in Cameron. Charges may change during the process. Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. • Latarsha Roshea Bryant, 43, Cameron, public intoxication, in custody.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: March 2—Assist other agency, South Burleson Avenue, Cameron; animal call, CR 343; type of call not listed, Cameron area; information, Milam County; welfare check, South TX 36, Buckholts; 911 abandoned vehicle, CR 404...

Receive the gift

I remember when our oldest grandson, Kaleb, turned 13 and we got him a Texas Ranger hoodie. He was living in Philadelphia at the time while his dad finished his seminary degree. Kaleb loves the Rangers and is a baseball fanatic like his dad and his Uncle Jack, my favorite barista.

MHS One Act Play advances to bi-district

Milano High School’s One Act Play cast and crew are advancing to bi-district. The company was one of two advancing plays from District 27-2A competition held last week at the Cultural Activities Center in Temple. The group will next compete on March 22 in Bastrop. They are performing “Lafayette No.

GAUSE NEWS

Ready for spring? it is certainly a beautiful Monday morning. But you know the saying, “Spring showers bring May flowers.” So, I guess we are going to have to have some showers. That’s fine, as long as they are not so bad we loose electricity. Gause ISD students got “progress reports” this week.