STAAR
While local students will continue with the familiar State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) format for the immediate future, a fundamental shift in how academic progress is measured is on the horizon.
tax free
Texas is offering a financial reprieve for residents looking to bolster their home safety kits. The 2026 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday begins this Saturday, April 25, and runs through Monday, April 27.
CTE
Major milestone as four standout students—Amelia Perez, Mariana Hernandez, Lorelai Warner, and Lorena Gil—successfully completed their training for the Level II Security Officer Certification.
fitness
Rodriguez recently secured a spot in the Top 18 of the prestigious 2026 Mr. Health and Fitness competition, marking his fourth consecutive year to reach this elite national ranking.
firefighters
Cameron Volunteer Firefighters, Kenya Brown and Landon Orsag, officially crossed the stage at the Temple Fire Academy graduation ceremony.
Shooting
A Milam County community is grappling with the aftermath of a violent weekend as authorities transition a shooting investigation into a homicide case following the death of an Oklahoma man.
nutrition
A staple of the local health scene is entering a bold new chapter. Cameron Yoe Nutrition has officially announced its grand opening celebration for this weekend introducing the community to new owners, a fresh location, and a fully renovated space.
jailer arrest
The Milam County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of two now-former jail employees and a third individual following an investigation into illegal contraband within the Milam County Jail.
theatre
The Williams Event Center is set to transform into Victorian London this Saturday, April 25, as the Milam Community Theater (MCT) continues its highly anticipated run of The Importance of Being Earnest.
voting
While national headlines often dominate the news, the spotlight in Cameron this week is squarely on the School Board, where voters will decide who will lead the Cameron Independent School District through its next chapter.
Dairy Queen
The local Dairy Queen, a cornerstone of the Cameron community, hosted a high-energy "Kids Day" celebration.
Bake Sale
By transforming local support into tangible restoration efforts, Shannon O’Brien and the Rice Cemetery Foundation are ensuring that this historic landscape remains a permanent, well-tended part of the Texas countryside for another hundred years.