Thorndale senior and state powerlifting champion Jordyn Stutts signed her letter of intent Tuesday, April 7, to continue her powerlifting career at Texas A&M. This year, she won her weight class for the third consecutive year while breaking multiple state records, including squat, bench press and total weight, as well as all four of her personal records. Texas A&M is surely glad to have her.
In 2024, Thorndale voters passed a bond supporting several improvement projects at Thorndale Independent School District, including paving the way for a brand-new Thorndale High School and renovations at Thorndale Middle School’s Band Hall and its transition into the current high school building.
The Thorndale City Wide Bulk Cleanup is scheduled for April 18.
Three people, including two — now former — Milam County Jail employees, have been charged in connection to a THC vape investigation, the Milam County Sheriff’s Office announced on April 13. The investigation comes after vape pens were discovered in the county jail.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and creating strategies to prevent child maltreatment.