State requires masks, but...

In a fast-moving, and somewhat confusing, week on the COVID-19 front, Milam County cumulative cases went up almost 50 percent and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott made mask-wearing mandatory in public under most circumstances.

Runoff election Tuesday

Milam County Precinct 1 voters have some unfinished business left over from March 3 Republican Primary, but they will finish taking care of it Tuesday. Incumbent Pct. 1 Commissioner Richard “Opey” Watkins and challenger Henry “Hub” Hubnik are the runoff candidates.

RISD set to announce school plans July 16th

The Rockdale ISD, and every other school district in the state of Texas and beyond, is in Star Trek territory, so far as opening the 2020-21 school year is concerned. They are going where no one has gone before.

Annual crop tour ‘goes with the grain’

Not all this summer’s annual events in Milam County were called off due to COVID-19. The annual Milam Row Crops tour was staged Thursday even though there were changes due to the potentially deadly virus.

Are you all in?

We bought a new red Jeep Gladiator the other day. We traded in the black Mini Cooper convertible. It was our 3rd Mini and this is our 7th Jeep. We jump from one cult to the other if you know what I mean. And Minis are my favorite car ever. It was a hard decision.

Scripture can help with new beginnings

The Bible is filled with promises that God will help us in times of need. Isaiah 40:31 says, “but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Familiar activity

The Central Texas Food Bank continues to visit the KC Hall parking lot twice a month to distribute free surplus food with no eligibility requirements. Pam Warren of Rockdale Christian Services said Thursday’s visit served 666 individuals in 271 families.

Thursday rollover claims life near Milano

A one-vehicle rollover Thursday night on US 79 west of Milano claimed the life of a 45-year-old Cameron man. According to the Dept. of Public Safety, Frank Randolph Summers III died as a result of injuries sustained when his pickup rolled at 8:52 p.m.

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Cameron auction barn burns Monday morning CAMERON—Milam County Livestock Barn, a 66-yearold Cameron landmark burned before dawn Monday. The fire is believed to have started around 1:30 a.m.

Another arrest made in recent ‘crime wave’

Rockdale police have made a second arrest in connection with a recent series of crimes. Police said the 15-yearold juvenile was arrested Monday evening and was charged with burglary of a building.