recipe of the week
The Flavors of Freedom: A Fourth of July Feast
We’ve brought together four spectacular, crowd-pleasing recipes that span the entire day.
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community events
Celebrate 250 Years of American Independence in Downtown Cameron!
On July 4th, downtown Cameron will come alive with a special "America 250 Celebration" from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Saftey Alert
Parent Alert: The Toxic "Squishy Dumpling" Toy Trend Hiding in Plain Sight
We’ve all seen them: those ultra-satisfying, slow-rising "squishy" toys that kids are currently obsessed with. Lately, a specific version shaped like a little dumpling—often sold in a cute, plastic mini-steamer basket—has gone completely viral on social media.
Business Spotlight
Business Spotlight: How Cameron Coffee Co is Revitalizing Our Historic Downtown
What makes Cameron Coffee Company truly unique is how it functions within the local business ecosystem. A thriving downtown cannot rely on a single destination.
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).
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.