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Milam County news and updates

• Burn ban still off— Recently we lifted the burn ban in Milam County and therefore outdoor burning is currently permitted. However, remember it is still dangerous and before burning contact your local police and let them know the time and location of the burn, so our fine volunteer firemen don’t make an unnecessary call.

Thank given for pulling together to save dogs

Dear editor, Last week, the Cameron Animal Shelter experienced the surge in intakes many may have heard about other shelters and rescues experiencing due to too many people letting dogs loose and not reclaiming them. Cameron reached critical mass quickly. Fortunately, they had been clearing their shelter for a planned intake, but 11 strays in one day overwhelmed the system.

Reader stunned over treatment of candidate

Dear editor, I am 89 years old and in a recent article in The Reporter I was stunned beyond words when I realized that citizens of my dearly beloved Rockdale had been so rude to a candidate for office. The fact that the city had to pass an ordinance because of the rudeness was beyond my comprehension. I said to myself, “not my Rockdale.” I grew up in a Rockdale that was filled with kindness, love and understanding.

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Rockdale, TX 76567
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