Quick action, seamless interagency coordination, and favorable containment lines kept a potentially disastrous situation under control after a grass fire broke out at approximately 5:30 p.m. yesterday evening at the 700-acre Stanislaw and Son Ranch.
community events
Despite a warm Texas summer Saturday, job seekers turned out in force this past weekend for the inaugural Milam Futures Fest at The Yards.
Cameron ISD
Beginning August 1, 2026, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) has mandated that every member public school in Texas replace traditional heat index monitoring with strict Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) safety protocols.
Business Spotlight
Whether it's ensuring students get to school safely or helping locals embark on custom weekend trips, founder Lori Vega and her team are stepping up to bridge the transportation gap in our community.
Murder Trial
Nearly five years after the tragic discovery of a local mother’s body in the San Gabriel River, testimony officially began Tuesday morning in the 20th Judicial District Court for the murder trial of 30-year-old Colton Coufal.
Starting Tuesday, September 29, Milam County Mission will host "Walking the Mourner's Path," an eight-session grief recovery workshop held weekly at All Saints Episcopal Church in Cameron.
community events
Whether you're making a day trip with the grandparents, planning a fun outing with friends, or bringing the whole family out for a weekend adventure, this action-packed "Endless Summer" kickoff has something for everyone.
If you’ve driven down a rural road in Milam County or taken a walk near a property line in Central Texas, you may have spotted bright purple stripes painted on trees, fence posts, or gate corners.
Short Story Competition
“Don’t bother checking the forecast,” my grandfather always said. “Check the sage out front.” Grandma would only smile.
Short Story Competition
We pick the girls up and head down the road, but I quickly remind mom that we can’t go to the lake without first stopping by Mr. Cleary’s truck to get a watermelon. He grows the best yellow meat watermelons in the state of Texas.
Cameron ISD
The prestigious honor recognizes Dr. Dakroub’s tireless leadership, her collaborative spirit, and her unwavering dedication to bridging the gap between high school graduation and higher education for local youth.
Milam County Sheriff's Department
To ensure public safety, the Milam County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has stepped in immediately to resume full-time law enforcement coverage for the City of Buckholts.