NEWSBRIEFS

Oney Toy Run slated for Dec. 7 at The Ranch The 14th Annual Buddy Oney Toy Run will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, beginning and ending at The Ranch. Registration begins at 9 a.m. on that morning with the first bike out at 11. Last bike will return not later than 4 p.m.

‘Minor’ traffic stops net charges

POLICE REPORT Rockdale Police said two traffic stops “for very minor offenses” turned into arrests for drugs and felon in possession of a stolen gun during the past week. Lt.

HEALTH CARE FUTURE

Dr. Joy Alonzo of the Texas A&M Health Science Center makes a point to community leaders during a meeting Friday at the Patterson Civic Center.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Here is the Milam County Jail Log for Nov. 19-24. Jail logs list all persons charged with offenses through the county jail docket. Charges may change during the process. Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law.

Attempted kidnapping probed in Cameron

SHERIFF’S REPORT Cameron police continue to investigate an incident in which two persons attempted to get the student inside their vehicle. The incident was reported last Wednesday (Nov.

THEY REALLY SAID THAT?

“My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I’ve finished two bags of M&Ms and a chocolate cake. I feel better already.” —Dave Barry

Naturalists, Scouts tour Bird and Bee Farm

The El Camino Real Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists recently hosted a fall program on soil for the Milam County Girl Scouts at Bird and Bee Farm in Rockdale. In attendance were 97 people including 52 Girl Scouts.

ORGANIZATIONS

Milano ISD contest to provide yule cheer MILANO—Milano ISD will host a contest between all grades for its annual Christmas Roundup, the proceeds from which will be distributed all over Milam County.

Santa to arrive Saturday, parade set for December 14

MILANO NEWS Santa Claus is coming to Milano early this year. Santa will arrive at Liberty Church on Saturday, Nov. 30. Santa will be available from 3 to 6 p.m. Bring your children and friends and have your pictures taken with Santa.

Community Thanksgiving dinner a success

GAUSE NEWS The annual community Thanksgiving dinner was well attended Sunday at Gause Baptist Church Family Life Center. Lots of good food and a great time of fellowship. This is a time each year that the community takes to get together.