(Oct. 6, 2025) – Falls County Judge Jay T. Elliott issued a local disaster declaration Monday due to the threat of wildfires fueled by drought and severe weather conditions. The declaration activates emergency plans and allows for emergency measures to protect lives and property.
Banned Books Week takes place October 5-11. The annual event raises awareness of the harm and the rising trend of book challenges and bans. This year’s theme is “Censorship Is So 1984: Read for Your Rights” The theme is inspired by George Orwell’s “1984”, a dystopian novel that tells the story of a man trying to break away from his society’s oppressive regime. Though the novel is set in 1984 (the book was published in 1949), freedom advocates argue that the increase of banned books today is similar to the censorship displayed in Orwell’s work. Banned Books Week is a movement that celebrates the freedom to read, while drawing attention to censorship of literature in libraries, schools and bookstores. To find out more about Banned Books Week and for a list of banned books visit the American Library Association website at ala.org This week we have added the following new titles to our collection: Fiction:
The Milam County Sheriff’s Office released its activity report for the period of October 4 through October 6, 2025, detailing a range of law enforcement responses across the region, including traffic incidents, livestock calls, arrests, and emergency services.
I wanted to write you with another story from my friend Bubba. He called me the other day and told me this tale.