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Milam County Historical Museum and 1895 Jail 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – The Milam County Historical Museum and 1895 Jail Historical Museum is open Thursday through Saturday. Jail is open Saturday 10 am to 3 pm and tours are available by appointment only on Thursday and Friday. For more information, call 254 697-8963.

About 1 million Texans over the age of 45 who receive health insurance coverage through the federal Affordable Care Act will likely face monthly premiums of more than $1,000, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That accounts for one-fourth of the state’s 4 million ACA enrollees.The Republican-led Congress has thus far refused to extend pandemic-era subsidies that reduced ACA premiums, a factor in the recent government shutdown. Part of the deal to reopen the government includes a promise to hold a vote on the issue in December, but it appears unlikely to pass.Texas insurers have raised ACA premiums by an average of 35%, but the hikes have been even higher for older enrollees.“ So price impacts tend to hit older folks the hardest,” said Laura Dague, who is the James M. Griffin professor of health policy at Texas A&M University. That is because insurance companies consider them higher risk, she added.

On the 17th of November, two of Milam County’s prized Veterans were recognized for their contributions by the United States Congress as recipients of the 2025 Congressional Veterans Commendation. Bill Harris of Cameron and Danny Masur of Rockdale were both awarded this distinction by Congressman Pete Sessions in the ceremony held in the New Auditorium at the Thrall Elementary school along with Alyn Macleod of Pflugerville. Jerry Lorton, a former Commendation awardee, and I were honored and privileged to introduce and speak for each of these men and what they mean to us in our Milam County communities.