pet of the week
Meet Tray: The Cameron Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week!
Tray is a picture-perfect 3-month-old Catahoula/Hound mix who is entirely ready to find his forever couch (and forever heart).
Jillian Morris
recipe of the week
Beat the Texas Heat with This Cool, Crisp Classic Veggie Pizza
As the late June sun settles firmly over Milam County, the local thermostats are comfortably ticking past the 90-degree mark. In this kind of intense Texas heat, the absolute last thing anyone wants to do is keep the kitchen oven roaring all afternoon.
Milam County Sheriff's Department
Rockdale Officers Sworn In as New Sheriff's Reserve Deputies
The Sheriff’s Office marked a significant milestone this week as Sheriff Mike Clore officially swore in three seasoned officers from the Rockdale Police Department to serve as new reserve deputies.
Cameron Bombers 8U
STATE BOUND: Undefeated Cameron Bombers 8U Capture District Title in Thrilling Comeback
The Cameron Bombers 8U Softball team is officially heading to the State Tournament in Axtell, Texas, after crowning themselves the undefeated District Playoff Champions with a spectacular 10-5 victory over the Rockdale Bombers on Friday.
Empowering the Community: O.J. Thomas Alumni Community Resource Center Launches Summer Lineup
The O.J. Thomas Alumni Community Resource Center, located at 1400 West 6th Street in Cameron, Texas, has officially unveiled a vibrant schedule of community events and programs as part of its ongoing "Restore the Legacy Campaign."
4th of July
Tiny Athletes, Big Fun: Cameron Gears Up for the 4th of July Baby Crawl and Toddler Trot
Held in conjunction with Cameron's 4th of July and America 250! Celebration, the community is invited to witness the high-stakes, low-speed excitement of the "Baby Crawl and Toddler Trot" Contests.
Summer Food Programs
Free Summer Food Box Program Launches for Cameron Youth
A new community initiative is taking aim at summertime hunger for local youth. As revealed in community promotional updates on social media ,the OJ Thomas Alumni Community Resource Center is launching a free bi-weekly food distribution program in partnership with the Central Texas Food Bank.
Rockdale VFW
A Landmark at Risk: Rockdale VFW Sounds Urgent Alarm for Community Rescue
Years of deferred maintenance and dwindling numbers push Post 6525 to the brink; a call to action for younger generations to step forward.
Cameron Community Voice
Chamber of Commerce Named First Founding Sponsor for The Cameron Community Voice
In a major milestone for local independent journalism, The Cameron Community Voice and Jillybean Publishing are proud to announce the Cameron Chamber of Commerce as the publication’s very first Founding Sponsor.
Central Texas Honors Freedom: Juneteenth Celebrations Spotlighting Cameron and Beyond
Mark your calendars! Community announcements confirm the big local gathering is the Juneteenth Family & Friends Cookout, taking place on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM at 12th St. Park in Cameron, TX.
pet of the week
Community Voice Pets of the Week: Meet the Ledbetter Park Litter
According to information shared by Sandra Dee Ritch, these five sweet siblings have quite the story. They were rescued together from Ledbetter Park right after the recent severe storms.
Screwworm
Flesh-Eating Parasite Sparking Statewide Alarm: What Cameron Needs to Know About the New World Screwworm
A formidable agricultural threat has officially re-entered the Lone Star State. Following the first domestic detection of the New World Screwworm (NWS) in South Texas on June 3, 2026, state and federal officials are scrambling to contain an active and expanding outbreak.