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Milano homecoming, ‘Gold Out’ game this week

Fawn Simpson Reporter Correspondent
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:11
Milano Homecoming is this weekend and all are invited to join in the fun. The king and queen will be crowned at halftime of the football game. Milano ISD is also participating in the annual Gold Out Game in support of childhood cancer research. Because kids can’t fight cancer alone.

ORGANIZATIONS

American Legion Monthly Meetings
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:11
The American Legion Post 358 meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Legion Hall. New members are welcome. For more information call Rod at 512-429-3458. Garden Club seeks new members Linwood Acres Garden Club meets at 10:30 a.m.
GROUNDBREAKING— Classic Bank held a groundbreaking for its newest location in Thorndale on Sept. 2 at 204 US 79. Shown are (L-R) Haley Leopold, Julie Korenek, Kellie Hairston, Andrew Harper, Jim Camp, Sara Kostroun, D’Ann Williams, Terry Richter, Dan Nicholas, Jaylyn Respondek, Clayton Nietsche, Richard Daniel and Gary Pietsch.

GROUNDBREAKING— Classic Bank held a groundbreaking for its newest location in Thorndale on Sept. 2 at 204 US 79. Shown are (L-R) Haley Leopold, Julie Korenek, Kellie Hairston, Andrew Harper, Jim Camp, Sara Kostroun, D’Ann Williams, Terry Richter, Dan Nicholas, Jaylyn Respondek, Clayton Nietsche, Richard Daniel and Gary Pietsch.

GROUNDBREAKING

News Staff
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:11
GROUNDBREAKING

ROCKDALE MULTI-SERVICE CENTER MENU

News Staff
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:11
Monday—Chicken fajitas, Spanish rice, corn and black beans, pineapple with Mandarin oranges, 2% milk. Tuesday—Baked tilapia, baked beans, coleslaw, peach crisp, 2% milk. Wednesday—Salmon croquette, brown rice, carrots, gelatin with fruit, 2% milk.
BIG FIRE

BIG FIRE

BIG FIRE

News Staff
Wed, 09/10/2025 - 11:22
Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire on Texas Street last Wednesday with the fire starting in the rear of the house. Strong winds caused the fire to spread quickly making it difficult to bring under control. Milano VFD also arrived and provided assistance. In the photo Capt.
Mayor Ward Roddam proclaimed September as Library Card Sign-up Month at Monday’s council meeting. Shown here (L-R) are Roddam, Olicia Schuch, Library Director Lisa Riggs and Eliabeth Kelley.

Mayor Ward Roddam proclaimed September as Library Card Sign-up Month at Monday’s council meeting. Shown here (L-R) are Roddam, Olicia Schuch, Library Director Lisa Riggs and Eliabeth Kelley.

Mayor, council celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month

News Staff
Wed, 09/10/2025 - 11:22
Mayor Ward Roddam read a proclamation making September 2025 Library Card Sign-up Month and the council meeting on Monday night.
HOMECOMING COURT

HOMECOMING COURT

HOMECOMING COURT

News Staff
Wed, 09/10/2025 - 11:22
One of these lovely ladies be crowned homecoming queen at the game on Friday, September 19 against the Giddings Buffaloes.

St. Paul blood drive set for September 20th

News Staff
Wed, 09/10/2025 - 11:22
S t . Paul Lutheran Church and School in Thorndale will hold a blood drive on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All donors will receive a voucher for one free barbecue sandwich from Thorndale Meat Market as well as a limited edition “We Are Blood” t-shirt.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

News Staff
Wed, 09/10/2025 - 11:22
Jail log lists all people charged with offenses through the county jail in Cameron. Charges may change during the process. Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. • Pedro Alejandro Chiti Soc, 26, Spring, tamper with government record, immigration detainer, released.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

News Staff
Wed, 09/10/2025 - 11:22
Calls for the Milam County Sheriff's Office during the past week included: September 2—Traffic complaint, CR 417; accident, US 79; accident, CR 230; motorist assist, US 77; civil matter, Jefferson Ave.