Today`s Local News2024-03-18
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   Monday  March 18, 2024

Spring Break is over,  1at Day of spring is Tuesday and Sports is back today 
with the  Lady Yoe Golf all day @ Brenham and the Lady Yoe Soccer JV /Var vs Waco LaVega

Tomorrow for the First Day of  Spring at participating Texas DAIRY QUEEN Celebrate Spring with a Free small Vanilla Cone, All Day, Limit one per person, while supplies last. 

(CAMERON) Cameron ISD School Board Meeting Will be Tonight   from 6pm-7pm

(MILAM) If you were summoned for jury duty in Judge Youngblood`s 20th District Court for Monday March 25th at 10 am. You  Do Not Need to Report The Case has Been Resolved.


(CAMERON) Cameron City Council will have a Regular Council Meeting tonight beginning at 5:30pm at the Cameron City Hall a copy of the agenda is posted on the bulletin board outside City Hall.


(CAMERON) CISD Scholarship Foundation`s 9th Annual Golf Tournament March 30th, 2024 A  4-man Scramble at the Cameron County Club. Sponsorship available, for more information call 254-482-0659


(BUCKHOLTS)   Buckholts I.S.D. Board of Trustees will hold a workshop at 4:30 p.m. followed by a regular board meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday March -19, 2024 in the School Library.


(THORNDALE) There will be a Bond Informational Meeting Wednesday March 20th at the Thorndale VFW 302 E Moerbe   in Thorndale to allow the community to learn more about the 2024 bond.


(ROCKDALE) There will be a special Rockdale City Council Meeting meeting Today  18th, at 6:00pm at the City Council Chambers 505 West Cameron Ave, Rockdale, Notice of the meeting and Agenda is Posted on the Bulletin Board at City Hall.

(ROCKDALE) Rockdale ISD will have a Facilities Committee Meeting Today, 18th at 4pm at the Rockdale ISD Conference Center 1205 Murray Ave, Rockdale


(ROCKDALE) Town Hall Meeting will be held at 6:30pm, 

Monday March 25 - Rockdale - Workforce Solutions Conference Room, at the Milam County One-Stop Center

March 27 - Cameron - Bea`s Kitchen, Milam County Annex

March 28 - Thorndale - Milam County Precinct 4 Annex.
  
They will be discussing current happenings and more particularly the possible move of the ad valorem tax collections from the County Tax Assessor-Collectors` office to the County Appraisal District. 




 (ROSEBUD)   City of Rosebud will have an Easter Fundraiser Saturday 23rd March from 11am-1pm at the American Legion Park-  Egg hunt by age Groups Petting Zoo, Pony Rides Train Rides Fun Games, Rosebud Police Vehicles and Fire Engine will be on display and Surprise Guests, Park 800 North 2nd Street Tickets Sold for pictures & Activities, All Proceeds Support the Park Improvements.


(MINERVA) Minerva Volunteer Fire Department having a Fundraiser its a 4 Gun Raffle, Tickets on sale at Magic Fire Arms and Whitley Feed and Seed in Rockdale. Drawing will be at Noon on Saturday April 20th. Tickets are $10, Must be 21 to Win.



(CAMERON)  The Milam County Junior Livestock Show gets underway this week at the Youth Expo Building at 301 S. Houston in Cameron. The animal and ag mechanics show begins on Wednesday, March 20 and concludes at 6:00 pm on Saturday, March 23 with a premium Youth Auction Sale.  A buyer’s dinner will proceed the auction starting at 4:30 pm.

 Milam County youth participating in 4-H and FFA will be exhibiting their animal projects including rabbits, commercial heifers, broilers, turkeys, swine, goats, lamb, breeding heifers and steers in addition to Ag Mechanics during this week’s show.
 
New to the Youth Auction Sale this year, the winning entries from Ag Mechanics and Baked Goods projects will be included along the winning animal projects.
 
6:00 pm – Youth Auction The 3rd Annual Cameron Spring Festival, held in conjunction with the Milam County Junior Livestock Show. Join us for the food, fun, and music, and support our Milam County youth in the MCJLS! Friday  March 22nd from 3 pm to 10pm.  There will be a Street Dance with  music by local band South 77, always a great favorite! Enjoy the Youth Livestock show exhibits; music and evening street dance; food trucks; wine, beer, arts; crafts; and, fun and games for the whole family.

Cameron Car Club is hosting a Car Cruise In 1-5pm,  Artist, crafts, farmers market and more for your entertainment and   Old Town Cameron Railroad Museum is open 10AM to 5PM at 110 West 1st Street.

Cameron Chamber of Commerce for information website www.cameron-tx.com. Visit our office at 102 E. 1st St Cameron or call 254-697-4979.


(MILAM) POLICE REPORT:

Milam County Sheriff`s office has 3 new bookings over the weekend :

There are a total of 128 inmates, and 3 Bell County

ACCIDENTS:
Friday   06:33 18 wheeler vs a pole Hwy36 & E Hwy 79
Saturday00:31 18 wheeler ran a red light i Milano by Cefco Hwy 79/Hwy 36S with Minor Injuries
Sunday 06:11 18 wheeler vs Vehicle HWY 79 & Main Street in Thorndale with No Injuries
              06:45 Vehicle vs a Guard Rail FM 2269 4 miles from Cameron No Injuries



AREA EVENTS:


(BARCLAY) Barclay Community Center Fundraiser will be held Sunday April 28th from 11am-TBD. There will be bar-b-que with trimmings available for dine in or take out. There will also be a silent auction.

(CAMERON)  The 3rd Annual Cameron Spring Festival, held in conjunction with the Milam County Junior Livestock Show. Join us for the food, fun, and music, and support our Milam County youth in the MCJLS! 

Cameron at the downtown Spring Festival Friday, March 22nd from 3 pm to 10pm. You can dance and swing to some great music by local band South 77, always a great favorite! Enjoy the Youth Livestock show exhibits; music and evening street dance; food trucks; wine, beer, arts; crafts; and, fun and games for the whole family.

Stroll to the Youth Livestock building and downtown businesses. 
Come join vendors, and more for a fun day of good food and good drinks!

Cameron Car Club is hosting a Car Cruise In 1-5pm, Show off your sweet ride.
Artist, crafts, farmers market and more for your entertainment and enjoyment. 

Old Town Cameron Railroad Museum  will be open 10AM to 5PM at 110 West 1st Street.
The event is hosted by the Cameron Chamber of Commerce & Cameron Economic Development.  All vendors are welcome contact Cameron Chamber of Commerce for vendor applications at chamber@cameron-tx.com or website www.cameron-tx.com. Visit our office at 102 E. 1st St Cameron or call 254-697-4979.


(SOLAR ECLIPSE) The eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, will be a total solar eclipse. It will be the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until 2044. This will be the last total solar eclipse of the century visible in Texas.

A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. People viewing the eclipse from locations where the Moon’s shadow completely covers the Sun – known as the path of totality – will experience a total solar eclipse. The sky will become dark, as if it were dawn or dusk. Weather permitting, people along the path of totality will see the Sun’s corona, or outer atmosphere, which is usually obscured by the bright face of the Sun.
The eclipse begins at 12:20 p.m. on Monday April 8. Over the next hour, the sun will slowly start to disappear behind the moon.
Even though the sun will be obscured, you won`t notice much of a change in the amount of daylight we see. You`ll notice the change when we approach totality,, when the sun is perfectly hidden behind the moon, will start roughly around 1:35 PM and will peak around 1:40 p.m.  ending roughly around 1:45 , depending on where you live.
Be vigilant to protect your eyes and put your eclipse glasses back on before totality ends. Totality may last only a minute or two in some locations. During totality, take a few seconds to observe the world around you. You may be able to see a 360 degree sunset.
Do NOT look at the Sun through a camera lens, telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device while wearing eclipse glasses or using a handheld solar viewer — the concentrated solar rays will burn through the filter and cause serious eye injury.

Plan your day. Some tips to consider:   Special glasses are needed to protect your eyes and view the eclipse safely. The glasses are available at local stores and online.
Many schools and local businesses will be closed or have adjusted hours during the eclipse.
Traffic will be heavier than normal. Consider rescheduling non-emergency appointments or errands, like grocery shopping, to help reduce traffic. If you are driving make sure your gas tank is full.
Do not stop on the roadway to get a view of the eclipse from your car. 
Cell phone signal may be slower than normal.




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