Countywide burn ban

A burn ban for Milam County was issued on Sunday, September 28 at 6 p.m. by the commissioners court after discussions with the Milam County Fire Chiefs, the Fire Marshall and Milam County Emergency Management.

CHURCH NEWS

Rising Star Baptist to host luncheon Oct. 11 Rising Star Baptist Church’s Sisters Working Together present “Are You Half Stepping” (Ps. 119:133, Eph. 6:13-15) with a women’s luncheon at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. Guest speaker will be Evangelist Carolyn E.

Forgiving but not forgetting

Reverend Ralph Glenn was Minister to the Southwest Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), leading about 450 churches in Texas and New Mexico. He was an excellent communicator who brought personal warmth to his ministry through his words and deeds.

A feel good Jesus

I am already in full blown protest mode towards the holidays. I’m a Scrooge and I wish we could skip fall and winter and, in my dreams, we would be in an endless June. A June without Father’s Day and Flag Day—I’m good with Juneteenth but that’s it, no more holidays ever.

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • 310 San Jacinto for a gas leak on Sept. 23 at 11:43 a.m. • West Cameron Avenue and Division Street for a gas leak on Sept. 23 at 3:59 p.m. • 1916 West Cameron for a gas leak on Sept. 25 at 3:48 p.m. • Near Cameron Avenue at Main Street for a vehicle on fire on Sept. 26 at 12:59 p.m.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff's Office during the past week included: Sept.

Rockdale PD reports one traffic accident over past seven days

• Ofc. Clark responded to near the intersection of East Belton and Douthit Street for a two-vehicle accident with unknown injuries on Sept. 29 at 12:54 p.m. Arrests RPD officers made 4 arrests during the past seven days all for Capias Pro Fine.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

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.

MHS seniors busy fundraising for Project Graduation in May

Milano High School seniors are busy raising funds for a very special night in May. The mission of Project Graduation is to keep high school seniors safe on graduation night by providing a fun, substance-free event that prevents alcohol and drug-related accidents, and deaths.