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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 2009
Page
1
The Herald promotes a shop-at-home event on the 20th with a $20 entry designed to stimulate local spending and lift city sales tax revenue. Despite strong state allocations, the community is reminded of the importance of supporting local commerce to sustain tax income.
Cameron City Manager Ricky Tow says growth relies on residents and local businesses as June allocations show Cameron bucking trends with rising totals alongside Buckholts and Milano. Chamber and businesses promote local tax generation. a $20 on the 20th event offers special hours and prices to boost revenue, while June receipts from the state comptroller reach $60,067, up 8.38 percent from last year.
A weekend fundraiser in Cameron supports Milam County Child Protective Services by placing pink flamingos on lawns to raise money for the RainBow Room. Flamingos will land in Cameron on June 19 and linger through month end, with per-day removal instructions issued by volunteers. No area deaths were reported to The Cameron Herald this week.
About 230 college counselors high school youth and adult sponsors from Houston based Memorial Drive United Methodist Church joined Cameron for its annual MDUMCY Outreach Workcamp. The visit yielded multiple completed projects and a positive experience for first time workers.
Cameron City Council discussed funding for the Milam County Historical Commission Preservation Trust Fund and a grant to buy a subject marker for Wilson Ledbetter Park. City Manager Ricky Tow announced Cameron ranked first statewide on a $250,000 grant to upgrade water lines and plant equipment, with funds expected in 2010. The fire department explored possible grants for a new fire station. Dee Dee Green urged contributions to the trust fund, noting past support. No action was taken yet.
Milam County Health Department confirms the first H1N1 case last week with the patient treated at Scott and White Hospital in Temple. Health officials say they expect more cases during the summer and upcoming flu season while stressing no additional infections linked to the patient. Local privacy prevents naming the residence. testing responsibility lies with the State Department of Health Services, though Scott and White can test in hospital. Cases have appeared in surrounding counties, including Bell County with 29 reported cases.
Cameron City Council received a Waste Management action plan addressing route activity communications and billing. The plan calls for a route audit staff retraining weekly drivers meetings and daily crew debriefs to discuss haul and call items and resolve issues.
The third annual Juneteenth celebration in Cameron will begin with a parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, with line up at 9 a.m. at MLK and Std. The event at O J Thomas School grounds offers basketball and volleyball for ages 10 and up, moonwalks for ages 3-9, and food such as brisket ribs sausage fried chicken and vegetables. Organizers include Virgie Hardeman and the Concerned Citizens of Cameron Texas.
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