Farm bureau sets legislative priorities for session

Texas Farm Bureau, the state’s largest general farm and ranch organization, is pursuing several legislative priorities to benefit Texas farmers, ranchers and rural areas in the 87th Texas Legislature that began Tuesday in Austin.

Storm spotter training program set for Jan. 14th

The 2021 severe weather season is not too far away, and the National Weather Service and local public safety officials want you to be ready. The National Weather Service will conduct a free, virtual severe weather training class for Milam County on Jan. 14, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Milam County courthouse records for Dec. 26, 2020, to Jan. 5, 2021. Compiled from public records available at milam.tx.publicsearch.us. Deeds Iven John Vogelsang Estate, Jean V. Lester, independent executrix, to Ed Wolf and Jennifer Wolf – 733.77 acres, WF Nelson Survey.

Milano VFD chili supper, fundraiser set for Feb. 20

Milano Volunteer Fire Department chili supper is a go! The group is still working out the details, as things will be done a little differently for the annual fundraiser on Feb. 20. You will still be able to get some tasty chili and support a great organization.

Rockdale is a marshmallow world in winter

The Rockdale water tower has a snow covering from Sunday’s several inches of snow that fell from the morning and into the night in some parts of town. Reporter/Wynton Thomas Hannah Morrison plays in the snow Sunday on Oak Park One.

Rockdale Athletics to pick up tree limbs Saturday

  Rockdale Athletics is planning to lend a hand to community members that have limbs in their yard due to the snow storm. Saturday morning from 9-12 we will be driving around and helping to get fallen limbs out to the road so the city can pick them up.

Testing reveals more cases in the county

On Tuesday there were 66 individuals tested in Thorndale, with 25 positive results. Since Sept 1, 2,465 individuals have been tested with 684 positive results making a positivity rate of 28 percent.  There are no new COVID-19  numbers.

Icy conditions delay start of school

Rockdale ISD will have a 2 hour delay this morning due to potential ice on roads and bridges in the the early morning.  Buses will run 2 hours later than normal.

City offices opening at noon due to weather

  Due to freezing weather conditions, city offices will delay opening until noon today. If you need immediate assistance, contact the Police Department at 512-446-3436.

Snow, icy weather suspends COVID-19 testing

There will be no COVID-19 testing today due to the snow and ice. Testing is set to resume Tuesday at the Thorndale VFD.  The county will, however, proceed with the COVID-19 vaccinations in Rockdale today from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. as a lot of people on the list live in Rockdale.