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MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

News Staff
Wed, 03/04/2026 - 13:08
Jail log lists all people charged with offenses through the county jail in Cameron. Charges may change during the process. Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. • Charles Ben Gibson, 75, Cameron, indecency with a child/sexual contact, in custody.
nteresting facts about the United States

nteresting facts about the United States

Interesting facts about the United States

News Staff
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.

MTOL BBQ fundraiser

News Staff
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.

First Friday coffee at library

News Staff
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.

KICK UP YOUR HEELS

News Staff
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.

St. Paul’s Easter Egg hunt April 4

News Staff
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.

Master gardeners spring plant sale

News Staff
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.

Milam County primary election results

News Staff
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.