COVID-19 claims 39th victim

There has been yet another COVID-19 death. The Milam County death toll now stands at 39. There are seven Milam County residents hospitalized with the virus and two are on ventilators.

Milam County sheriff resigns

Chris White has resigned as sheriff of Milam County as of Monday. He gave Milam County Judge Steve Young his resignation Monday afternoon saying it was effective immediately. White was reelected to his second term in November of the past year.

Milam County records 38th death attributed to COVID-19

Milam County had its 38th COVID-19 related death and the active cases are up four to 38. Today testing is in Rockdale at the former hospital on Pecos from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are a Milam County resident with COVID symptoms, you can get a free antigen test.

COVID-19 testing is in Cameron today

Today's testing is in Cameron at the Cameron VFD from 8 a.m. – noon. If you are a Milam County resident with COVID symptoms, get a free antigen test. So far, the county has tested 3,163 individuals with 946 positive infections which is a 29% positivity rate.

Vaccination clinic today in Rockdale, not Cameron

Today’s clinic will be in Rockdale, not Cameron as planned. The Rockdale Medical Clinic located at 1700 Brazos is the site today for vaccinations. "Everyone should have been called, but if you have not, please note the change.

RISD to move second grade

The Rockdale ISD School Board voted Monday night to move second-grade students to the Rockdale Intermediate campus, beginning with the 2021-2022 school year. Superintendent, Dr. Denise Monzingo said “Rockdale Intermediate has the space available to include second grade with minimal disruption.

Rockdale co-publisher is a TPA vice president

Ken Cooke, publisher of the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post and a co-publisher of The Rockdale Reporter, was elected second vice president Texas Press Association at a special virtual TPA board meeting held Jan. 21.

Area evacuated after wreck south of Cameron

Around 6:45 a.m. on Tuesday, a BNSF train carrying mixed freight derailed south of Cameron after it was struck by an 18-wheeler at the CR 229 crossing. A statement from BNSF said that out of 110 cars, 13 derailed. Five of the impacted cars were carrying gasoline and caught fire.

Milam receives huge grant

Milam County Judge Steve Young got word Friday that his and his associates grant work has paid off. The county has been given a $3.77 million Economic Development Administration Cares Act Recovery Assistance grant that it applied for months ago.

Black Family: Identity, representation full circle in the community

Editor’s note: The late Susie Sansom-Piper, authored Black History Series for The Reporter over a 42-year period. This year’s series is being written by her granddaughter Tamara Powell.