MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included; Feb.

Major storm hits Texas, the plains

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a state of emergency across the entire state due to the massive snow storm, and secured a federal emergency declaration from the White House in order to make additional resources available for communities impacted by the bad weather.

UIL competition

The UIL junior high first place team, individual winners from the recent competition are shown here, front row, from left e a to right, Areli Martinez Hernandez, Addisyn Lunsford, Brody Willard, Mason Lillard, Zeb Skrhak and Slade Windham; second s— row, left to right, Carly Lozano, Greyson...

Cold snap mean citrus crop loss in Texas

The historic cold snap that has frozen Texas this week with brutal winter weather and brought snow all the way to beaches along the Gulf of Mexico is also bringing headaches for citrus growers at the southern tip of the state.

Milano VFD chili supper, gun drawing postponed

Per Milano Volunteer Fire Department fire chief Kain Dodd, the MVFD chili supper originally scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 20, has been postponed. It will be rescheduled as soon as possible. The postponement is due to weather concerns and other unforeseen circumstances.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for Feb. 5-10. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch.us. Deeds Debra J. Gaswint and Warren A. Gaswint to Carrizo-Wilcox Water Development Co. LLC – 6.79 acres, William W. Hill Survey 191.

Rockdale working to keep water towers, wastewater plant going

The Rockdale Public Works Department is working in this period of unprecedented cold to keep the water towers and wastewater plant operational. So far, the city has been successful through the efforts of employees.

Schools closed on Wednesday

RISD is extending the school closure through Wednesday due to the winter storm. If further school closures are necessary, the district will notify families as soon as possible.  

Courthouse closed until Thursday

Bad weather is shutting down the Milam County Couthouse on Wednesday and it is closed today. "Tonight we face more sleet, snow and freezing conditions.  Therefore the roads will be hazardous tomorrow and it makes no sense to come in on Wednesday.

Milam County COVID-19 death toll at 36

Another COVID-19 related death has occurred bringing the Milam County death toll to 36, County Judge Steve Young reported in this daily email. "Our active infections dropped by 16 to 159," he said. There will be no COVID testing in Cameron today, due to the weather.