FIRE CALLS

• Sunday, 9:45 a.m., the Milano Volunteer Fire Department responded to the 200 block of South Seventh for a reported child with head injury call. • Monday, 8:27 p.m.

15th Oney Toy Run set for Dec. 5

The 15th annual Buddy Oney Toy Run will take place this year Dec. 5 at The Ranch at 415 W. US 79 in Rockdale.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: Oct.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Jail log lists all people charged with offenses through the county jail in Cameron. Charges may change during the process. People are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law.

Youth theater

The rehearsals for Milam Community Theater’s play “Little Women,” are going strong for upcoming performances on Friday 6 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. The production will be staged in the Lester and Beatrice Williams Events Center in Cameron.

Milano 4-H Club taking part in Veterans project

Milano 4-H Club is taking part in a countywide community service project for our Veterans. The group is making and will be mailing Veterans Day cards for veterans in our area. If you have someone you would like to put on the mailing list, or if you would like to make some, just let me know by Nov.

GAUSE NEWS

Not much going on this time of year. Everyone is making their plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Wow, can you believe it is nearly 2021? Where has 2020 gone? I’ve always heard the older you get the faster time passes. I’m at that stage of my life.

County seeks answers for high-speed internet

Like many rural counties, Milam County is starved for high-speed internet. In some parts of the county, such as Rockdale and Cameron, Zochnet has provided fiber, which allows for the fastest connection. However, other parts of the county have slow speeds or no internet.

Trunk or Treat

Trick-or-treaters were out in force along Main Street in downtown Thorndale on Saturday for the Chamber of Commerce’s Trunk or Treat. “The Chamber planned the event as something good for children on Halloween,” said Chamber board of directors member Dawn Morton.

Water district has help for well owners

Just as anticipated, some landowners in the area of the Vista Ridge well field are experiencing water level declines in their water wells. For the most part, a simple lowering of the pump below the new water level will solve the problem.