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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 2009
Page
1
After a night of icy roads and rain reducing, Central Texas wakes to clearing skies and a forecast of chilly lows in the upper 30s and 40s with highs in the 60s. Minor accidents and commuter delays reported. Cameron schools open, rural districts delay. Some Tuesday events rescheduled. Obituaries listed for Ernie Cates Sr. to Jack Thompson.
Milam County Commissioners Court heard strong support from 15 volunteer firefighters for a county burn ban amid extreme drought conditions. Judge Frank Summers noted Milam was the only Central Texas county without a burn ban and the measure passed unanimously, lasting three months unless renewed.
Cameron City Council approves a taxi service ordinance and grants the first permit to Henry Millien, a former city taxi driver. The body also moves toward May elections with joint Cameron ISD voting, county electronic equipment leasing, and election services contract with Kevin Terry. Council seats 1 3 and 5 and at large seat held by Bill Harris await election. A 12th Street closing request near Blessings From God Food Pantry is tabled for more info. James Bollinger’s house code issue is also postponed. December financials and year end department reports are presented.
State Rep Dan Gattis filed HB 747 to ease police access to breath or blood samples from suspected drunk drivers with DWI records. A companion SB 261 was filed by Sen Robert Duell. The measure targets repeat offenders and specified high risk cases including crashes and incidents with children present.
Two women died and a child was critically injured when a 2003 Ford Explorer rolled over on Highway 36 near Milano. Lisa Ann Smith and Peggy Smith, both of Rockdale, died at the scene. Patricia Thrasher, 11, was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital in Bryan with broken ribs and internal injuries.
The new 3P Arena in Buckholts draws competitors and spectators in its first week offering Friday night team roping and Tuesday barrel racing. Anthony Pina and family credit the arena’s visibility and facilities for a strong start with 20 barrel entrants and 60 in an exhibition, while neighbor Abel White praises its community value and draws for the county.
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