Early voting pace heavy

Early voting continues this week at four Milam locations in the Nov. 6 general election.

A total of 1,749 voted early through Tuesday afternoon, the first two days of early balloting.

SATURDAY—There’s a Saturday early voting session coming up this weekend but only at one location.

That’s the county clerk’s office, across Main Street from the courthouse in Cameron.

Hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

CONTEST—There’s one contested race at the county level, it’s a big one with Republican Steve Young and Democrat Jared Melde vying to replace incumbent Dave Barkemeyer.

Barkemeyer, a Republican, is not seeking a new term.

SCHEDULE—Remainder of the early voting schedule is as follows:

• Rockdale Center for Independence & Success (formerly called ‘“Juvenile Justice Center”)—Through Oct. 26, Oct. 29-Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Milam County Clerk’s Office, Cameron—Through Oct. 26, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Oct. 27, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Oct. 29-Nov. 2, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Thorndale VFW—Through Oct.26, Oct. 29-Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Buckholts Community Center—Through Oct. 26, Oct. 29-Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

TAX VOTE—County commissioners added a proposition to the ballot seeking voter approval of a flood control/farm-to-market lateral tax which could add 30 cents to the county tax rate.

County Judge Dave Barkemeyer, said even if the tax is approved the county tax rate could not go above 80 cents without triggering a tax rollback election.

Commissioners okayed a 5-cent tax increase to 75 cents.

PHOTO ID—Texans still need to show a photo ID or fill out a declaration at the polls if unable to “reasonably obtain” one of the seven permissible forms.

For full information, go to https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/need-id.html.