recipe of the week
Recipe of the Week: Sweet & Sticky Honey Pineapple Chicken
Whether you are feeding a hungry family after a long day or simply looking to bring a bright, tropical warmth to your dinner table, this recipe delivers every single time.
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Business Spotlight
Business Spotlight: Sweet Success and Family Roots at Shirley Mae’s Bakery
When you walk into downtown Cameron, Texas, and catch the irresistible aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls, breads, and scratch-made pastries, you have arrived at Shirley Mae’s Bakery (106 S. Houston Ave.)
Milam County ESD
Milam County ESD No. 1 Set to Review 2027 Budget and Tax Rate Adjustments at Special Meeting
The Board of Emergency Services Commissioners of Milam County Emergency Services District No. 1 has called a special public meeting for Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM to deliberate on financial audits, major capital financing, the upcoming 2027 budget, and proposed property tax rate
Texas Agrilife Extension
A Golden Celebration: Senior Expo Returns to Cameron
Milam County TRIAD will once again host an event dedicated to supporting senior citizens and their families with valuable resources, services, and education.
Transportation
Keeping Our Community Informed: What the New I-14 Corridor Study Means for Cameron
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is currently evaluating conceptual alternative routes for a future extension of the I-14 corridor.
4-H
Join Milam County 4-H: New Year, New System, New Adventures!
Beginning September 1, Texas 4-H is launching a new enrollment system designed to make the enrollment process easier, more family-friendly, and more convenient.
Texas Agrilife Extension
Free Land Stewardship and Water Resource Protection Workshop Set for Big Elm Creek Watershed
Residents of the Big Elm Creek watershed are invited to attend a free educational workshop focusing on land stewardship and water resource protection on September 17, 2026.
Cameron ISD
Cameron ISD Earns Overall 'D' Rating in Latest TEA Accountability Report; High School Shines While Elementary Campuses Struggle
Central Texas school districts received their official 2026 accountability ratings from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) this week, revealing a mixed bag of results for local districts.
Chat GPT
The Digital Witness: Why Talking to Public AI Can Strip Away Your Legal Privacy
A landmark federal court decision handed down earlier this year has drawn a sharp, flashing warning line across how we view confidentiality. When it comes to sensitive legal matters, AI chatbot is the legal equivalent of shouting your secrets in a crowded room.
Chamber of Commerce
Cameron Chamber Chat Highlights: August 2026 Community Updates
Whether you are looking to network, support local businesses, or dive into Cameron’s rich history, here is a roundup of the top headlines from this month's newsletter:
technology
MAJOR TECH EXPANSION: Riot Platforms and Anthropic Sign Historic $9.1 Billion AI Infrastructure Deal for Rockdale Campus
In a landmark development for Milam County and the Central Texas tech corridor, digital infrastructure giant Riot Platforms has finalized a 20-year, $9.1 billion data center lease agreement with premier artificial intelligence research lab Anthropic at its flagship campus in Rockdale.
Community Calender
What’s Happening This Weekend in Milam County: August 14–17
Looking for plans around town this weekend? From gridiron action and youth open houses to benefit dinners, community festivals, and local theater auditions, Milam County has a full slate of events for the whole family.