march for jesus
Local Churches to Unite this Saturday for ‘March for Jesus’ Procession
When believers from across Milam County gather this weekend for the local March for Jesus, they will be stepping into a massive, multi-decade global legacy.
Jillian Morris
arrest
TWO ARRESTED FOLLOWING CAMERON POLICE INVESTIGATION
Larry Cummins, 56, of Cameron, was arrested on the evening of May 15, 2026, at 9:56 PM by the Cameron Police Department. According to public records, Cummins faces two counts of Indecency with a Child by Sexual Contact.
weather alert
VOLATILE COLD FRONT TRIGGERS MULTI-DAY SEVERE WEATHER WARNINGS IN CAMERON AND MILAM COUNTY; STATE RESOURCES DEPLOYED
Local emergency management officials have issued an urgent severe weather warning for Cameron and the broader Milam County area as a potent, fast-moving cold front tracks directly into Central Texas today.
property taxes
Mayor Fuchs Clarifies Audit Timeline Following AG Paxton's Property Tax Restriction
Cameron Mayor Fuchs has issued a statement providing essential context to local residents regarding the city's financial reporting.
speeding
CRISIS ON THE ‘STRIP’: A STRING OF TRAGEDIES SPARKS OUTCRY OVER HIGH-SPEED HIGHWAYS
A relentless wave of accidents involving school buses, motorcycles, and passenger vehicles has left the community reeling and asking hard questions about speed limits, road design, and the driver culture of Central Texas.
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.
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.