News Reports for 2010-03-11

BASEBALL WINS, SOFTBALL FALLS 2010-03-11
(TAYLOR) The Cameron Yoe Baseball team opened District 24-3A play with a statement win on Wednesday, defeating Taylor 16-8.  The Yoemen slugged out 14 hits led by Ty Morgan who went 4-4 at the plate w....see story
EMPLOYMENT BOOMING 2010-03-11
(CENTRAL TX)  Central Texas ranked 2nd among national metropolitan areas in the latest figures on second quarter hiring.  Figures released this week by Manpower, Inc. indicated the net outlook in Cent....see story
MASSIVE WATER PROJECT IN CENTRAL TEXAS POSSIBLE 2010-03-11
(MILAM COUNTY)  Plans are still distant, but the Brazos River Authority is in the early stages of looking at land for what`s being called a conjunctive water use project. With a growing population in....see story
POLICE REPORT 2010-03-11
(CAMERON)  Cameron Police reported a quiet 24 hours ending at six this morning with only 2 EMS runs.  There were no wrecks or fires and no new arrests. (ROCKDALE)  Rockdale PD reported 1 minor accide....see story
SALES TAX REBATES FALL 2010-03-11
(MILAM CO)  Milam County sales tax rebates for March fell 12% overall from March a year ago; and rebates are off almost 15% for the year.  According to figures released Wednesday by the State Comptrol....see story
TEXAS EDUCATION BOARD SET TO VOTE 2010-03-11
(AUSTIN)  The state education board is set to take a vote on a new social studies curriculum that could impact classrooms nationwide. A three-day meeting that began yesterday is the first since prima....see story
Today`s Local News 2010-03-11
Thursday March 11, 2010 MASSIVE WATER PROJECT IN CENTRAL TEXAS POSSIBLE (MILAM COUNTY)  Plans are still distant, but the Brazos River Authority is in the early stages of looking at land for what`s b....see story
TRACK MEET CANCELLED 2010-03-11
(CAMERON) Both the Yoe boys and girls track teams will host the Yoemen Relays Friday.  Meanwhile, Girls and Boys Track in Madisonville scheduled for next Thursday the 18th, has been cancelled.  The te....see story
TXDOT EYES TEXAS 317 EXPANSION 2010-03-11
(TEMPLE)  Safety on Texas 317 should improve when the route is expanded between Temple and Belton. Officials said the highway could be broadened as soon as the summer of 2014 at a projected cost of....see story
YOE BAND MAKES HIGH MARKS 2010-03-11
(CAMERON)  The Yoe High Band earned first divisiion ratings from all six judges at the UIL Region 8 Concert and sightreading competition held at the Yoe High Performing Arts Center.  The Yoemen band w....see story
YOE FFA TEAM PLACES 2ND 2010-03-11
(HOUSTON)  The Cameron Yoe FFA Tractor Technician Team placed 2nd at the State contest held in conjunciton with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Monday.  Team members include Chris Eggar, Jason....see story
A 2-vehicle wreck Thursday in Cameron sent 3 people to the hospital and left one of the vehicles flipped upside down. Click here for the story.
Congratulations to the Yoemen Band for earning straight first division ratings from all six judges at the UIL Region 8 Concert and Sightreading Competition held at the C.H. Yoe Performing Arts Center. The Yoemen Band was one of only four bands to earn straight first division ratings. This is the second year in-a-row for the band to earn the coveted sweepstakes trophy. The sweepstakes trophy is earned by making a first division in marching, concert and sightreading.
Lady Yoe Ace Alyssa Fincher took the loss as the Lady Yoe fell to Taylor 4-0 in District action Wednesday night. The Yoe bats were silent as Taylor`s Freshman pitcher tossed a no-hitter.
Jack Terhune (left) and Dustan Owen rehearse a scene from "The Sunshine Boys", Neil Simon`s comedy to take the stage March 20th at the Williams Civic Center. For info go to www.milamcommunitytheater.com

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