Health Department honored

The Milam County Commissioners Court recognized two groups working hard to test and vaccinate county residents against COVID during a meeting on Monday. The commissioners honored Milam County Health Department and Clerk’s Office employees along with others for their efforts during the pandemic. Pictured are members of the Milam County Health Department with commissioners, from left, Leslie Watkins, Vickie Moore, Health Department Director Robert Kirkpatrick, Amanda Huner, and Esme Olivares-Rueles. The Health Department was also presented a flag from Sen. Charles Schwertner's office in thanks for all of their hard work with vaccinations.