small business
Local Spotlight: The Cameron Beer Market — A Hub for Community and Courage
The Cameron Beer Market, a beloved local watering hole, has become a symbol of community resilience and support under the leadership of Crystal Evans.
Jillian Morris
mental health awareness
Mental Health Awareness Month: Resources and Realities in Milam County
In the quiet stretches of Milam County, where the pace of life is often measured by the season's harvest, mental health can sometimes be the last thing on the agenda. But this May, we are reminded that a community’s strength is only as durable as the well-being of its people.
WATER
Rural Texans Urged to Voice Concerns Over Draft 2027 State Water Plan
Rural well owners across the state are being called to action as the Texas Legislature begins outlining the Draft 2027 State Water Plan.
4H
Milam County 4-H Announces Return of Popular “Fri-YAY” Summer Day Camp
As summer heat settles into Central Texas, the Milam County 4-H is preparing to cool things down with its annual “Fri-YAY Day Camp.”
recipe of the week
The Culinary Whodunit: Searching for the ‘King’ of the Ranch
It’s bubbly, cheesy, slightly spicy, and carries a name that evokes the rugged grandeur of the Wild West: The King Ranch Casserole.
First Baptist Church
Grammy-Nominated Gospel Group Brian Free & Assurance Set for Local Performance
The First Baptist Church will host a night of world-class Christian music as the award-winning group Brian Free & Assurance (BFA) takes the stage on Friday, May 29.
kindergarten
The Kindergarten "Crowd": Why Ben Milam Elementary Classrooms Are Full in 2026
While national headlines often discuss declining birth rates and aging populations, here in Cameron, our kindergarten classrooms are telling a different story—one of resilience, unexpected growth, and a "baby boom" that has revitalized our local campus.
2026
Local Educator Pam Green Honored with Prestigious Lamar Award
San Andres Masonic Lodge No. 170 presented the prestigious Mirabeau B. Lamar Award of Excellence to Pam Green, honoring her lifelong commitment to the students of Cameron.
Cameron ISD
A Town’s Heart and a Couple’s Hope: The Deep History of Yoe Day
On Thursday, May 14, 2026, the community will once again pause to honor Charles Hiram (C.H.) and Caroline Yoe.
pet of the week
Meet Donkey, a Big-Hearted Companion Ready for His Forever Home
If you are looking for a loyal companion with a personality as big as his heart, look no further than our featured Pet of the Week: Donkey.
mental health month
Tending to the Heart of Milam County: A Comprehensive Guide to Mental Health
Mental Health Awareness Month is more than just a date on the calendar; it is a vital reminder that in a rural community, our greatest resource is each other.
mother's day
Happy Mother's Day
Mother’s Day in a close-knit community is about more than just a single date on the calendar; it is a celebration of the quiet, steady heartbeat that keeps everything moving.