Downtown Texas born at Ride to the River rally
Milam County hosts the fourth annual Ride to the River in Apache Pass near Thorndale amid rain. Paula Nelson reads a proclamation by County Judge Frank Summers declaring the area as Downtown, Texas. Kit Worley notes 150 years since Milam County formed a new community and estimates rally attendance around 4500 with live music and festivities.
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Milam County
Apache Pass
Thorndale
Paula Nelson
Willie Nelson
Frank Summers
Downtown
Texas
Rockdale
Cameron
Austin
Kit Worley
Worley
Apachepass
Raymond Jordan
Milam
Weekend Forecast and Local Club Events Lead Weekend Page
Weekend forecast calls for clearing skies with mid 70s temperatures. Cameron 4-H Club members and 2009 Mr and Miss 4-H candidates host a turkey and dressing dinner at Bea's Kitchen with service starting 10:30 a.m. Friday October 9. Obituaries listed include Brian Conrad Stauffer 30 Rockdale Milton Carol Wise 77 Rockdale Erma Jean Richardson 83 Rockdale and Robert Joe Williams 52 Rosebud.
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Colton Coufal
Carson Cobb
Cameron 4-H
Bea’s Kitchen
Cameron Herald
Brian Conrad Stauffer
Rockdale
Milton Carol Wise
Erma Jean Richardson
Robert Joe Williams
Rosebud
Cameron Arts and Crafts Fair returns to City Park for 36th edition
The Cameron Arts and Crafts Fair completed its 36th year with a park venue return drawing both locals and highway travelers. Attendees enjoyed trees and shade under Cameron City Park while 38 vendors showcased. A noon shower interrupted crowds but demand remained brisk until the rain.
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Cameron
Cameron City Park
Ginger Watkins
Cameron Industrial Foundation
Watkins
Kylie Hrozek
Kayla Laurence
Cameron Arts and Crafts Fair
Council selects Velma Moss for Appraisal Board
Velma Moss won council approval for a seat on the Appraisal Board at Cameron City Council. She spoke on behalf of her son to have mowing liens waived for his newly acquired 1800 N Washington property where a triplex is planned. City Attorney John Youngblood urged lien release after council action.
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Velma Moss
Cameron
Washington
John Youngblood
Bridge reopens after logjam fire near Buckholts
The Little River bridge on FM 1915 near Buckholts was closed earlier this week when a logjam under the span caught fire. Engineers inspected the structure Monday evening and found minor damage. TxDOT officials readjusted the logjam from the piers and reopened the bridge.
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Texas Department of Transportation
Txdot
Little River Bridge
FM 1915
Buckholts
Austin
Bobby Colwell
Ogden Says Final Milam Visit As Five Run For Office
State Senator Ogden reflected on his tenure during a final Milam visit at a Rockdale Republican event where over 60 attendees heard him discuss budget politics, the rainy day fund, and a balanced budget aided by federal stimulus. Five local candidates announced intentions to run for county office.
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Milam County
Rockdale
Ogden
Senate
Texas
Bill Crist
Steve Ogden
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