El Camino Real Master Naturalists earn milestone awards
Two El Camino Real Chapter Texas Master Naturalists earned milestone volunteer hours recently. Paula Engelhardt received 250 hours and Paul Unger 1000 hours, with presentations by secretary Cindy Bolch. The chapter plans hummingbird programs, field trips, and seed collection projects with partners at LBJ Wildflower Center and Royal Botanic Gardens KEW.
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ECRC
Texas Master Naturalists
Paula Engelhardt
Paul Unger
Cindy Bolch
Katherine Bedrich
Phyllis Shuffield
Cameron School
Waco
Michael Eason
Millennium Seed Bank
MSB
LBJ Wildflower Center
Flo Oxley
Little River Basin
Milam County
Royal Botanical Gardens
Kew
West Sussex
England
Texas Forestry Service
Texas Parks and Wildlife Animal Trackers
Ms. Oxley
Cheryl Clark
Ms. Clark
Alaska
McKinney Boughs
Houston
el Camino Real
City considers overcoating and blasting two water tanks
City officials reviewed tank repair options on 7 1/2 Street and 22nd Street. Overcoating the larger tank and blasting the smaller would start the contract with annual maintenance for 10 to 20 years. Estimated costs are 124,630 and 237,127 with annual payments declining over the term. Revenue sources include a water department fee increase as part of the proposal. Tow was authorized to study and report back.
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Leubner
22Nd Street
Esti
Water Department
David Barkemeyer
Tow
Milam County advances CIRA program and inmate housing pact
Milam County advances the County Information Resources Agency plan with a $10,000 contribution toward a $800,000 Scope of Work to standardize software for Texas counties. The interlocal pact with Brazos County houses inmates at Milam Jail at $45 per day. The court also approves a fire department grant, deputy appointment, and right of way payments, with two commissioners absent for a NARC meeting.
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CIRA
Texas
Summers
Milam County
David Green
Brazos
Texas Commission On
Brazos County
Cameron Herald
Doug Veach
Milam
Veach
Bell County
Commissioners Court
Minerva Volunteer Fire Department
Mike Clore
Texas Department of Transportation
South Elm Creek
Lipan Creek
Kenneth Hollas
Dale Jaecks
NARC
Central Texas Council of Governments
Tejas Art and Book Festival features Willie Nelson look alike contest
The Tejas Festival on March 7 announces a Willie Nelson look alike contest with a $50 prize and an autographed book. Patoski will announce the winner after a noon reading at Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library in Rockdale. Event includes authors, book sellers, a classic car show, and Texas Ranger lore activities.
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Tejas
Joe Nick Patoski
Patoksi
Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial
Rockdale
Barnes and Noble
Rockdalereporter
Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library
Rockdale Downtown Association
Citizens National Bank
Ackerman and
Milam Streets
Finley
Rockdaledowntownassociation
Texas Rangers Rockdal
Texas Ranger
Texas Rangers
Mike Cox
Forge Books
Jackson
Corps of Law
University of Texas Press
Rockdale Independent
Community reporters join local papers team
Crist and Velvin discuss their new roles guiding Cameron Herald and Champion. Crist highlights learning every facet of the paper and engaging with business and private sectors to tell reader stories. Velvin praises Crist’s background and community commitment for strong local coverage.
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Crist
Amy
Brownwood
Georgiana
Gillian
Cameron
Velvin
Bill
Herald
Champion
Yee High School concert boosts UIL solo writers and ensembles
Moss says the Cameron ISD Performing Arts Committee will host a Saturday concert at Yee High School to aid students preparing for the state UIL solo and ensemble contest. The event was moved from Friday to Saturday to fit the Cameron Chamber of Commerce banquet. Contact Beth Moore at 254 697 3512 for more information.
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UIL
Yee High
Cameron Chamber of Commerce
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District Court Sentences Multiple Offenders in State Jail and Fines
Gilbert Flores and Michael Young faced prison terms after pleading guilty to unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and related offenses. Flores received 10 months in state jail with $411.17 restitution. Young received two years in state jail with five year probation and required treatment. Alfred Blevins, 51, was sentenced to six years in state prison for possession of a controlled substance less than one gram, enhanced to a third degree. The third defendant, driving while intoxicated, received probation, fines, and ignition interlock requirements.
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Milam County
Gilbert Wayne Flores
Cameron
Michael Lynn Young
Caldwell
Alfred Ray Blevins
Rockdale
Ed Magre
Texas
Department of Criminal Justice
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