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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 2009
Page
1
The forecast calls for sunny skies with weekend highs in the 100s and overnight lows in the 70s. Milam County Commissioners vote to reinstate the burn ban through September 19, with violations potentially punished as a Class C misdemeanor carrying up to a $500 fine per the press release from County Judge Frank Summers.
Citizens National Bank hosts a free community fireworks event with live music by Broken Chains, starting at 8 p.m. at Rockdale Fair Park. The Cameron Herald lists July 3 to July 9 with names and a page 2 obituary note of local residents.
Milam County remains in drought as rainfall totals for the year stay well below average. National Weather Service meteorologists note 12.51 inches by June, far from the 15.16 inch June-to-date average, with temperatures near summer highs and crop yields forecast to be low. Livestock water concerns loom as cattle need 35 to 40 gallons daily, risking broader economic strain for farmers and ranchers.
Milam County remains under a burn ban through the Fourth of July weekend. County Judge Frank Summers says the ban includes lighting fireworks and other combustibles. The Texas Forestry Service provides drought data but does not advise bans. Fireworks remain purchasable in unincorporated Milam County, complicating enforcement.
Teams from Cameron and as far as Waco Bryan and Liberty Hill will vie in a non sanctioned horseshoe pitching tournament at Cameron's Air Park near the city pool. Registration starts at noon and play begins at 1 p.m. The event showcases 12 new pits and celebrates Independence Day.
A water main break near the County Annex on Main Street caused low pressures across Cameron. City officials issued a boil water notice the same day, with samples sent for testing and results expected within 24 hours. Officials cited high usage and dry ground as factors. The First Call alert notified residents Tuesday morning and would resume when the notice is lifted.
DPS Trooper Mark Berry investigated a rear end crash in a construction zone on Hwy 36 southeast of Cameron. Molly Poehlmann, 17, of Temple drove a red Ford Ranger into a white Chevy Silverado driven by Joe Hairston, 28, of Milano as traffic was halted. Hairston uninjured. Poehlmann had minor scrapes and declined medical aid.
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