Center Broadcasting has learned that San Augustine City Manager Bruce Milstead passed away after an apparent sudden-illness Monday.

At this time, the cause of death is not known.

Raised in San Augustine, Milstead came home to be City of San Augustine Manager last year.

San Augustine County Judge Samye Johnson said Milstead had become a strong advocate and champion for both the city and county of San Augustine.

She added he was successfully leading the movement to a better future, he will be sorely missed.

We’ll have more details including service information as they become available.