NEWS Tuesday July 8, 2025

Death Toll rises to 105 across 6 counties from the flooding. 10 children and one counselor still missing from camp mystic. In Kerr County 84 deaths, including 56 adults and 27 children, 23 people still missing – Over 850 rescued.

Flood relief/donation site being set up through Church’s/Local Businesses/ non- profit organization.

As Central Texas and the Hill Country continue to recover and deal with the devastating floods from over the weekend, the state is working to come together to heal. The Houston Texans, the Dallas Cowboys and the NFL are committing to assist in helping rescue, relief and recovery efforts a donation of $500,000 each make the total $1.5 million to those impacted by the flooding.

NBA –Mavericks, the Rockets, the Spurs, the NBPA announced that more than $2M “will be donated to flooding victims.

Rangers and Astros are also joining the “list of several in-state professional sports teams that have announced donations” . Both teams will donate $1M.

Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and Robert Earl Keen are donating to help Hill Country flood victims. Several celebrities with roots in Texas, and beyond, are making direct donations. Robert Earl Keen has announced plans for a benefit show to raise funds for relief.

USAA, has committed $500,000.

(CAMERON) The Cameron Chamber of Commerce will be open all week to collect donations for those affected by flooding. Please consider donating the following items:

Non-perishable Food

Water/Gatorade

Diapers/Pull-ups (any size/brand)

Wipes

Hygiene items (deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs/brushes, soap, body wash, hand sanitizer)

Blankets/Towels

Backpacks/Duffle bags

Storage Containers

Cleaning Supplies (mops, brooms, cleaning sprays/wipes, bleach, paper towels)

Trash Bags

Fans

Flashlights

Batteries

Work gloves

Shovels/Rakes

Clothesline/Clothespins

Bug Spray

Sunscreen

***No clothing items at this time please.***

Milano FFA (through 7/11), Holland FFA (Through July 18) and Cameron Yoe FFA (through July 17th), Rosebud-Lott FFA (Through July 18th) Gift card Drive

Kerrville Lions Club / Holland Volunteer Fire Department

Donation Sites for Kerr County 241 Earl Garrett Street Kerrville, Texas 78028 Kerrville http://www.communityfoundation.net

Guadalupe County Texas Emergency Management and Fire Marshal

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Want to Help with Kerrville Flood Recovery? Read This First

We know many of you are eager to help our neighbors in Kerrville recover from the devastating flooding—but please don’t just jump in your car and head that way.

With a large number of first responders already in the area, all available resources—including volunteers—must be properly coordinated. Unannounced volunteers can unintentionally add strain to already limited resources.

If you want to support the effort:

Volunteer Coordination

A Volunteer Reception Center will open tomorrow at:

Salvation Army – 855 Hays Street, Kerrville, TX

Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM

Local Volunteer Hotline: 830-465-4797

Call ahead to ensure your help is properly registered and directed.

Do NOT show up without notifying local jurisdictions. Your safety matters, and coordinated efforts ensure the response remains organized and effective.

Capital Title – Belton 210 E Central Avenue, Suites A-D, Belton.

Belton Feed & Supply

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Through the coming days the supplies needed may change, but one thing that will stay constant is the need for prayer

The need for clothing, blankets/ bedding, and non-perishable food items has temporarily been met, so we would like to shift our focus on other items that are still needed. We are working with Bold Republic Brewing Company & Morgan’s Point Resort Fire-Rescue

(MILAM) MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MONTHLY CALL REPORT

(CAMERON) In June 2025, the Milam County Sheriff’s Office answered 1,657 total calls. Among them:

For questions, call M.C.S.O. 254-697-7033.

(ROCKDALE) Rockdale Police Department weekly report Officers responded to 132 calls for service 81 were 911 calls.

(MILAM) Milam County Sheriff’s Office jail count 144.

(THORNDALE) Thorndale Band Boosters meeting tonight at 6:30 in the Music Portable

(BUCKHOLTS) A regular meeting of the Town of Buckholts City Council will be held THURSDAY, July 10, at 6:00 pm at Buckholts Town Hall located at 113 W. Main Street, Buckholts.

(CAMERON) The El Camino Real Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Our program will begin at 6 PM at the All Saints’ Episcopal Church Meeting Room, 200 N. Travis, in Cameron.

(CAMERON) Friday July 11th Cameron Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary host a Bingo Night Fundraiser value $150 +! Williams Event Center, 408 S Columbus Ave, Cameron. BYOB. BBQ Dinner with 10 bingo cards $50. Additional tickets available onsite $20. Limited Tickets! Contact Veda 979-325-1593 Dinner at 6pm – Bingo 7pm

(MILANO) Post Oak Savannah groundwater conservation districts will hold a meeting open to the public: TODAY July 8, 2025 Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District 310 East Avenue C, Milano.

(CAMERON) Monday July,14 School Board Meeting will be from 6 – 7pm –Administrative Auditorium 400 East 10th Street, Cameron

(CAMERON) Milam County Sheriffs Office 15th Annual Brown Santa Golf Tournament, This year’s tournament fundraiser will be held SATURDAY July 19th, at The Cameron Country Club located at 1901 E 21st Street in Cameron. Four players scramble at $75/ person. We will have morning groups starting around 8:00 am and the afternoon groups starting at 2:00 pm.

David Greene’s Milam County Brown Santa program that was set up in 2010 by Sheriff David Greene to accept donations and other charitable items to provide Christmas gifts to low-income families throughout Milam County. This program was David Greene’s passion to help children throughout the communities of Milam County. The Brown Santa Program is seeking to honor David’s memory and continue his vision to bring smiles to children and provide them with a happy Christmas, especially those who might otherwise not have a Christmas. Last year was a great year for the program with over 400 children of Milam County served and blessed through the help of our donors.

We are seeking your support this year through Hole Sponsorships and/or Donations. $100 – Sign recognizing your sponsorship placed in the tee box of one hole. $250 – Sign placed as sponsor of Longest Drive, Closest to Pin, or Most Accurate. If you would like to be a sponsor, please send the name of your company or organization and payment for one or as many signs as you would like us to display. Please make checks payable to Milam County Brown Santa and can be mailed to 512 N. Jefferson Suite A, Cameron, Texas 76520. Payment can be paid online using the Givebutter application, (https://givebutter.com/DFmvyX)

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: Chief John Mendoza at 254-697-7033, 254-627-1270 jmendoza@milamcounty.net or Jennifer Mueck at 254-697-7033 jmueck@milamcounty.net

(MILANO) Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District will host a free agricultural irrigation workshop with Texas A&M AgriLife and Texas Water Resources Institute on TUESDAY July 15, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Texas A&M University Farm (201 Reveille Rd, College Station, TX).

The event will focus on how soil moisture sensors can help producers make smarter irrigation decisions – saving both water and money without sacrificing production. Whether you’re dryland or irrigated, this workshop provides practical tools and hands-on demos that can benefit operations of all sizes.

Former POSGCD staff member and featured speaker Dr. Drew Gholson, Assistant Professor at Mississippi State University and Coordinator of the National Center for Alluvial Aquifer Research, will lead the session. Dr. Gholson specializes in irrigation scheduling and water conservation strategies designed to protect yields and lower costs for producers.

BBQ lunch will be provided, and attendees will have the opportunity to explore free smart sensor and software tools that may be available for field testing.

To register, visit posgcd.link/ag-25

(CAMERON) City of Cameron City Council regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 21, 2025, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

(ROCKDALE) Rockdale Community Market’s Annual Backpack Drive! We will be accepting backpack donations or monetary donations (any monetary donations will be used to purchase backpacks) going on through SATURDAY , July 26th during the Market 10am-1pm Big Papa’s Patio 320 S Wilcox Rockdale. All backpacks will be given away on August 2nd to local area school children.

(CALDWELL) Milano Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District will host its 11th Annual Burleson & Milam Counties Groundwater Summitt on THURSDAY August 7, at the Caldwell Civic Center . The event is free to attend and offers landowners and residents the chance to hear directly from the people shaping water policy and planning across Texas.

This year’s agenda includes a legislative panel titled “Water Policy Changes: What You Need to Know from the Capitol,” featuring Adam Foster, Director of the Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts; Sarah Kirkle, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs at the Texas Water Conservation Association; and Robby Cook, former State Representative and legislative consultant. Together, they’ll discuss this year’s legislative session and what recent changes could mean for local water planning, funding, and district operations. Also speaking is Tony Smith, Associate Vice President at Carollo Engineers and one of the technical leads for the Region G water plan. Smith will walk attendees through where we are in the State Water Planning process and how landowners and local voices can shape what comes next.

In other news, the District is offering free well water testing for private well owners in Burleson and Milam Counties. Sample kits available now through July 17, Mondays through Thursdays from during business hours at the Post Oak Savannah GCD Office in Milano, the Milam County AgriLife Extension Office in Cameron, and the Burleson County AgriLife Extension Office in Caldwell. Test results will be shared at a Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, July 29, at the Burleson County Expo Center, featuring the Texas Well Owner Network’s Well Informed program. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m., with the program running from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

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