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nteresting facts about the United States

nteresting facts about the United States

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Interesting facts about the United States

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Wed, 03/04/2026 - 13:08
The United States celebrates its semiquincentennial in 2026. That means the nation has been around for 250 years. Since its inception, the country has grown to include 50 states.

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MTOL BBQ fundraiser

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Wed, 03/04/2026 - 13:08
Milam Touch of Love will hold a barbecue fundraiser this Saturday, March 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with curbside pickup at the Big Door in the 300 block of West First Street in Cameron in the former Eplen Furniture building. Look for the white “Plates to go signs.
FEBRUARY WINNERS

FEBRUARY WINNERS

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FEBRUARY WINNERS

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Wed, 03/04/2026 - 13:08

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First Friday coffee at library

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Wed, 03/04/2026 - 13:08
First Friday Coffee at the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library this Friday will be sponsored by Milam County Gene0logocial Society. Coffee and visiting goes from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and all are welcome.
KICK UP YOUR HEELS— RHS Golden Girls won Outstanding Choreography for their kick routine at the Vista Ridge Dance Competition in Cedar Park on Saturday. The routine was choreographed by T’Niya Miles. Shown here (front row, L-R) Neveah Switkowski, Victoria Longoria, Mya Lopez, Kynzlie Remaley and Amiyah Fate; (back row, L-R) Jernee Mitchell, Mercedes Figueroa, Grace Patton, Jayla Gonzales and Trinity Hurd. Managers are Isabelle Flores and Reginay Hamilton. Golden Girl director is Vicky Miller.

KICK UP YOUR HEELS— RHS Golden Girls won Outstanding Choreography for their kick routine at the Vista Ridge Dance Competition in Cedar Park on Saturday. The routine was choreographed by T’Niya Miles. Shown here (front row, L-R) Neveah Switkowski, Victoria Longoria, Mya Lopez, Kynzlie Remaley and Amiyah Fate; (back row, L-R) Jernee Mitchell, Mercedes Figueroa, Grace Patton, Jayla Gonzales and Trinity Hurd. Managers are Isabelle Flores and Reginay Hamilton. Golden Girl director is Vicky Miller.

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KICK UP YOUR HEELS

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Wed, 03/04/2026 - 13:08
RHS Golden Girls won Outstanding Choreography for their kick routine at the Vista Ridge Dance Competition in Cedar Park on Saturday. The routine was choreographed by T’Niya Miles.

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St. Paul’s Easter Egg hunt April 4

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Wed, 03/04/2026 - 13:08
St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Thorndale 4-H Club are hosting an Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 4, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thorndale. The egg hunt will start at 10:20, outside or in the family activity center.

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Master gardeners spring plant sale

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Wed, 03/04/2026 - 13:08
Little River Basin Master Gardeners will hold their annual Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Milam County Expo Building at 301 S. Houston Ave. in Cameron. There will be hundreds of plants including natives, vegetables, herbs, roses, trees and bloomers.

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Milam County primary election results

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Wed, 03/04/2026 - 13:08
Milam County early voting ended Feb. 27 with grand totals for the Republican ticket at 2,103 and the Democratic ticket at 617. Election day voting on Tuesday, March 3, saw local County Commissioners James Denman keeping his seat, as did Wesley Payne who ran unopposed.

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Rockdale Community Market returns to Wolf Park March 7

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Wed, 03/04/2026 - 13:08
Rockdale Community Market makes its return to Wolf Park on Saturday, March 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a reopening ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. The day will also feature a Car Show from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. with judging starting at 10 a.m.