Thorndale shopping plaza approved

The Thorndale City Council approved the development of vacant lots at 606 and 702 East US 79 for the construction of Thorndale Plaza at the Nov. 11 meeting in City Hall. Council members also voted to remove two stop signs facing east and west from Gibson and North Second streets.

Milam County OKs vote totals in General Election

Milam County Commissioners canvassed the votes from the General Election on Nov. 3 from the polling sites around the county Monday morning in a special meeting in the courthouse.

Boniello gets life in plea agreement on child’s death

Shayla Boniello will spend the rest of her life in a Texas prison after agreeing to a plea deal in 20th District Court in the Milam County Courthouse in Cameron on Thursday. Nov.

‘A fitting tribute’

“Baby, you can do it.” Those words from her late dad set Rockdale’s Elissa Benford-Roberts on a mission to create a memorial that would define the meaning of the city’s Veterans Park.

COVID-19 cases rises in county

COVID-19 cases rise in the past week. THE NUMBERS— COVID-19 cases are measured Wednesday to Wednesday. • Cumulative cases— 605, up 21 from 584. • Active cases (PCR test)—39, which is up 15 from last week’s 24. • Confirmed (antigen) cases—185, up 36 from 149. • Hospitalized—4, up 1 from last week.

Court tells Rockdale Council to stop acting for MDD

A special meeting of the Rockdale Municipal Development District was canceled Monday shortly before it was set to begin at 6 p.m., when members were served with a temporary restraining order from 20th District Court of Milam County.

Hey, hay

This sign of the Thanksgiving season is out in west Milam County along CR 1331 as a reminder to give thanks for what we have and to wish passers-by a happy fall. The display is made of of hay rolls and bales along with pumpkins, flowers and scarecrows. Reporter/David Money

The Real History of Thanksgiving

As Thanksgiving approaches each year, few of us stop to consider the history behind the holiday. We break out the turkey, pass the gravy, and—hopefully—enjoy the pleasant company. But Thanksgiving has a long and storied history, some of which might surprise you.

SEL gives students tools to succeed

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is emerging as an integral part of classroom instruction; improving academic achievement, mental health and ability to manage stress and competing demands.

Help families have merrier Christmas

As Thanksgiving Day approaches, many families are already thinking about Christmas. For those who are including Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts as part of their holiday, more than 4,000 drop-off sites are now open.