NEWS Thursday 24, 2025

Kerr County Death : 135 deaths statewide from flooding on July 4, The death toll in the county officials said many of the missing were reported safe, 3 remain missing.

(ROCKDALE) MONDAY, July 21, 2025 5:36pm Boil Water Notice for All customers residing on Pecos from Brazos to Meadow . Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice. If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Rockdale City Hall at (512) 446-2511.

Last Night A Boil Water Notice will be issued later today.

*****Overnight, 7/24/2025, an 8” main failed near Veteran’s Park. As a result, the Allday Elevated Tower was drained. The repairs are being completed this morning. Full water service should be restored by mid-afternoon. Once the water is restored, a Boil Water Notice will be issued for this area.

(BELTON)****TONIGHT**** Belton Police Department (Thursday, July 24) TxDOT will fully close S Loop 121 under I-14 in Belton for sign work tonight. Traffic will be affected from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday. Remember to watch for crews and guard your speed in work zones.

(Wednesday 11am Bell-Milam-Falls–) Water Supply Corporation. Boil Water Notice issue to ALL CUSTOMERS Due to Repairs made to a line that was hit if you have questions contact James Marek at 254-697-4016 this affects customer who were without water or low water pressure off FM431.

(MILAM) Milam County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Roster 132. 3 were booked into the jail –Daedric Lee and– Katriva Latulip and–Ronald Martin.

***(TEXAS) New laws for schools, Public school districts are now required to enforce a personal device (Phones, Watches all electrical devices) ban for students during school hours. Gov. signed HB 1481 into law on Sunday. It requires school district policy to either ban personal devices from campuses entirely or mandate students to lock them away. Jun 24, 2025

Gov. Abbott signs law banning students from using cell phones …

Several new Texas school laws have recently taken effect or will soon, including a ban on mobile phones during school hours and a requirement to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. Additionally, a School Of Choice will launch in late 2026.

Here’s a breakdown:1. Mobile Phone Ban:What it is:A new law mandates that public school districts either ban mobile devices entirely or require students to lock them away during school hours.

Enforcement:Schools must implement disciplinary actions for violations, including confiscating devices.
Effective:The law is already in effect.

2. Ten Commandments Display: What it is:Senate Bill 10 requires schools to post a specific version of the Ten Commandments in each classroom. Implementation: The display must be at least 11 by 16 inches and can be a poster or framed copy.The law goes into effect on September 1st.

3. School Choice: What it is:Senate Bill 2 establishes an education savings account program, allowing participating families to use public funds for private school tuition and other education expenses. Launch:The program is slated to launch in late 2026. Funding: Participating families will receive an amount equal to 85% of the per-student funding that public schools receive. Impact: This will allow families to choose private education options with public funding support.

*Milam County Brown Santa Golf Tournament Recap*

What an incredible day at the Cameron Country Club for our 15th annual fundraiser! This year’s tournament was one for the books, our biggest and best yet!

Over 100 golfers in the morning

Over 50 golfers in the afternoon

Over 60 participants in the night golf

Highest amount of money ever raised in our 15-year history Record-breaking turnout across the board!

Tournament highlights included the thrilling helicopter golf ball drop, live music from The Jams ATX, and an amazing show of community support.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible: Our generous sponsors, the dedicated volunteers, golfers, the Milam County Sheriff’s Office staff, the team at the Cameron Country Club and the many friends and supporters who came together for a great cause.

We truly could not have done it without each one of you. This was our most successful tournament yet, and we are so proud of what we accomplished together for the Brown Santa program.

Full tournament results are below!

1st Place: Team Jack Hillard- Biff Harris, Mark Monroe, Dan Foster, Gary Thweatt, Stockton Kruse.

2nd Place: Keaton Denio, Sam Stroder, Randy Denio, Garrett Autrey, Pete Magre.

Long Drive: Brady Nelson III,

Most Accurate: Kirk Becker,

Closet to Pin: Reed Ray

(ROGERS) Rogers 4H The East Bell Youth Boosters annual fundraiser! Drop off is Friday, August 1st or Saturday, August 2nd and Save the Date!! Our 1st meeting of the year, Sunday, Aug. 3rd! 4pm @ the Carol Bonds building/Rogers High school, snacks provided bring school supplies.

(ROGERS) City of Rogers announces the Grand Opening of The 27 Disc Golf Course!

Mark your calendars for SATURDAY August 2nd, 2025 — it’s going to be a day full of fun, friendly competition.

Whether a seasoned pro, an amateur enthusiast, or a junior just starting out, there’s a division for you! With prizes, an ace pot, CTP challenges, and a concession stand to keep you fueled, it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable day.

Special perks for early birds: The first 50 Amateurs to sign up will score a Grand Opening Commemorative Disc as part of their player pack!

All other participants will get a $20 gift card for Simply Discs Disc Golf Pro Shop in Waco, TX.

For more info or to register: 254-296-1930 or visit

www.simplydiscs.com

(WILLIAMSON COUNTY) Williamson County Sherriff’s office mark your calendars!

TWO awesome events happening on Saturday (Aug 2nd)!

Start your day off with some smart safety + wrap it up with back-to-school giveaways — all free, all local:

Dare to Prepare: Teen Driver Safety Workshop

8:00am – 10:00am Dep. AW Grimes Law Enforcement Training Center (8160 Chandler Rd.)

Got a teen (14–17) gearing up for their permit? This FREE workshop is just for them — and you!

1-hr AAA safety session

Golf cart impaired vision course

Rollover simulator demo

Space is limited! Register early (liability waiver required to participate).

Unity in the Community – Cuts, Cops, and Kids

12:00pm – 2:00pm 3333 CR119, Hutto, TX

Bring the fam out for a back-to-school bash with:

Free haircuts (last call at 1:50!)

Free backpacks + supplies

Free bikes + helmets

Both events are first-come, first-served while supplies last!

Both events are first-come, first-served

Come for the safety, stay for the community! See you there!

Open to Wilco students, grades K–12, while supplies last!

(CAMERON) Yoemen at our Strength and Conditioning Camp – FREE to all Cameron ISD Athletes through TODAY and All day Senior Pictures YHS Cafeteria

(CAMERON) Cameron Yoemen Athletic Booster club will have a meeting Monday 28th July at 6pm at the field house.

! 🏈 FOOTBALL 🏈 !July 28 Monday- Wednesday 30 🏈 Yoe Football Youth Camp

31 July, Thursday 🏈 Handout High School Football Equipment

4 August, Monday 🏈1st Day of Practice Make sure to have Rank one and Physical update

4 August, Monday 5:30pm Parents Meeting High School Cafeteria

(MILANO) Milano High school August 1st Volleyball players report to the High School Gym at 9am practice from 10-1pm and Cross Country report to the Parking lot August 4th 6am, practice 6:15-7:15 . Football players report to the fieldhouse August 4th at 7am for practice.

(WESTPHALIA) Blood Drive: The Westphalia Knights of Columbus Council #13902 is sponsoring a blood drive on Sunday, Aug. 3rd at the Westphalia Parish Hall from 7:30am to 11:30am. The council is providing a free pancake and sausage breakfast, starting at 9am to anyone who signs up to give blood, as well as all parishioners of the Church of the Visitation.

Carter Blood Care is handling the blood drive starting at 7:30am. Registration is not necessary, but if you register, you will have a time reserved for you. The website to register is https://ww2.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/165090. Give blood, the gift of life!

(BUCKHOLTS) Tuesday August 5th Buckholts 1st day of School.

(THORNDALE) Thorndale ISD Registration current student registration is open online until August 14th.

(ROCKDALE) Rockdale Community Market’s Annual Backpack Drive! 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.

(BURLESON) Cooks Point VFD BBQ & Auction Fundraiser Sunday August 10th at the Burleson County Expo Center from 11am-1pm or until sold out. $15 per 1/2 chicken with all the trimmings dessert & tea included. To Go Plates available. Live auction at 12 noon raffle $5 each

(WEST) WESTFEST 2025 August 29, 30th and 31st Labor day weekend

Westfest 2025 is calling all food vendors! One of Central Texas’s most loved festivals!
Now accepting Commercial Food Vendor Applications – bring your best bites and be part of the fun!
Vendor Hours:
• Friday, Aug 29 – 5 PM to 9 PM Friday Preview Party
• Saturday, Aug 30 – 11 AM to 11 PM Polka and More
• Sunday, Aug 31 – 11 AM to 11 PM Sundown Shutdown Party

Activities are scheduled at the West Fair and Rodeo grounds one mile south of downtown West, TX on South Main Street. Lots of Fun- Vendors Arts & Crafts, Music, Food, Souvenirs. Polka Mass, Kolache 5km run, Parade and carnival.

(WEST) 79th Annual West Fair and Rodeo August 8th & 9th

Saddle Up, West Texas! It’s Rodeo Time!

The West Fair & Rodeo is riding into town the 2nd weekend in August, and you won’t want to miss it!

Happening in historic West, TX – right in the heart of Central Texas.

Come out for:

Mutton Bustin’ fun for the little ones

Live music from The May Brothers & Heart of Texas Road Gang

Tasty local eats

Family-friendly festivities

And all the rodeo thrills you’ve been waiting for!

Want to register your young rider for Mutton Bustin’? Scan the QR code or visit our website – spots fill up fast!

Let’s rodeo—the West, Texas way!

#westfairandrodeo #Texasrodeo #rodeofun #fairrodeo

(CAMERON) Wednesday, August 13 All day First Day of School

(BELTON) Fundraiser for The Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas. Saddle up for Wild West Casino Night on September 13, 2025! Frank W. Mayborn Center 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Join us for a fun-filled night of Texas Hold’ em , Blackjack, Roulette, and Craps! Win a prize at the tables, or try your luck at our silent and live auction! All tickets include a delicious BBQ meal and drinks vouchers!

Enjoy games, auctions, and fun while supporting @cacct_belton’s mission to protect children.

(CAMERON) The Annual Steak, Stein, and Wine Festival for 2025- The Cameron Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to invite you to the 44 Farms Steak, Stein, and Wine Festival on Saturday, September 20, 2025. It’s going to be a day of fun, flavor, and fantastic memories—so mark your calendars and join us for this one-of-a-kind event! Explore Cameron’s Best: Our charming downtown will be alive with local shops, museums, and eateries, all open for you to discover. We’ve also closed off the streets to create a vibrant outdoor vendor market where you can shop for unique handmade goods, delicious food, and more! Plus, we’ve got a KidZone for the little ones to enjoy while you browse.

Savor the Flavor: At The Venue at Railfan, the spotlight will be on44 Farmsworld-class steaks, cooked to perfection by their own grilling team. Choose from two seating times: 4:45pm or 6:00pm. Each dinner is $50 per person, and comes complete with all the mouthwatering sides and fixings—prepared with care byHecho En Texas or the Kids: We haven’t forgotten about the younger guests! This year, we’re introducing a Kids Beef Hot Dog Pack for just $15, made fresh by 1846 Grill (formerly Yoe Dawg). It’s the perfect family meal to fuel up before all the fun!

Dance the Night Away: After dinner, hit the dance floor! Joey Greer and the Teague Brothers will bring the party with live music starting at 7:00pm. Whether you’re a two-stepper or just want to enjoy the tunes, we can’t wait to see everyone kicking up their boots!

A Day of Delightful Surprises: From local craft vendors to mouthwatering food stalls and wine pairings, there will be no shortage of delights to discover throughout the day. Bring your friends, family, and dancing shoes for a festival you won’t forget!

To reserve vendor space, sponsor, or buy dinner tickets, click the buttons at the top of this page:

(Vendors: Register and PAY before 07/31/2025 to receive an early bird discount of $10)

If you have any questions, Cameron Chamber of Commerce 102 E. 1st St Cameron, TX 76520

254-697-4979

(MILAM) CASA of Milam County has is planning for TASTE OF MILAM 2025 to be held in Thorndale. TASTE OF MILAM, There will be food music, Raffles and silent Auction, only bigger and better. September 20,2025 at Keslinger Ranch 2732 CR 430, Thorndale. CASA info: milamcountycasa.org or 512-429-1336

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(CAMERON) Yoemen at our Strength and Conditioning Camp – FREE to all Cameron ISD Athletes through TODAY July 24th.

24 July, Thursday All day Senior Pictures

July 28 Monday- Wednesday 30 🏈 Yoe Football Youth Camp

30 July, Wednesday All day Band Pictures

31 July, Thursday 🏈 Handout High School Football Equipment

4 August, Monday 🏈 1st Day of Practice Make sue to have Rank one and Physical update

5:30pm Parents Meeting High School Cafeteria

5 August, Tuesday All day Yoe 🎾 Team Tennis @ Madisonville

BUCKHOLTS 1st Day Of School

6 August, Wednesday All day PD/Workday (Day 1/3)

7 August, Thursday All day PD/Workday (Day 2/3)

All day 🎾 Yoe Team Tennis @ Legacy Ranch

12 – 1pm Freshmen Orientation

5 – 6pm Freshmen Orientation

8 August, Friday All day PD/Workday (Day 3/3)

9 – 11am Lady Yoe 🏐 Volleyball vs. Barlett/Shoemaker/Granger

9 August, Saturday

9am – 12pm Lady Yoe 🏐 Volleyball @ Killeen High School

Monday , August 11 6:00 – 7:00pm School Board Meeting

All day PD/Workday (Day 1/2)

All day Meet The Yoemen

All day Yoe 🎾 Team Tennis @ Taylor

5 – 7pm Lady Yoe 🏐 Volleyball @ Granger

Wednesday, August 13 All day First Day of School

Thursday, August 14

All day Lady Yoe 🏐 Volleyball Classic (Varsity) (Day 1/3)

All day Yoe 🎾 Team Tennis @ Franklin

Friday, August 15

All Day Yoe Cross Country – Rockdale River Run

4:30 – 6:30pm Lady Yoe 🏐 Volleyball vs Thorndale

6:00 – 9:00pm Yoemen 🏈 Football Scrimmage @ Robinson/Whitney

Monday, August 18 6:45 – 7:45pm YHS Open House

Tuesday August 19 5 – 7pm Lady Yoe 🏐 Volleyball @ Bosqueville

Thursday , August 21 All day Lady Yoe Volleyball (Varsity) @ Gatesville Tournament (Day 1/3)

All day Yoe Cross Country – Midnight Sun Night Race

All day Yoe 🎾 Team Tennis @ Marble Falls

🏈 7:00 – 9:00pm Yoemen Football Scrimmage vs Madisonville

Friday, August 22 All day Lady Yoe 🏐 Volleyball (Varsity) @ Gatesville Tournament (Day 2/3)

4:30 – 6:30pm Lady Yoe 🏐 Volleyball vs Hearne (V/JV)

Saturday, August 23 All day Lady Yoe 🏐 Volleyball (Varsity) @ Gatesville Tournament (Day 3/3)

26 Aug, Tue 5 – 7pm Lady Yoe Volleyball vs Mumford (V/JV)

Friday, August 27 🏈 7:00 – 9:00pm Yoemen Football Scrimmage @ LaGrange

27 Aug, Wed All day School Pictures

28 Aug, Thu All day Lady Yoe Volleyball (Varsity) @ Richards Tournament (Day 1/3)

All day Yoe Team Tennis @ Belton New Tech

5 – 8pm Yoemen 9th/ JV Football @ LaGrange

29 Aug, Fri All day Lady Yoe Volleyball (Varsity) @ Richards Tournament (Day 2/3)

All day Yoe Cross Country – ProFit Invitational in Temple

7:30 – 10:30pm Yoemen Football vs LaGrange

30 Aug, Sat All day Lady Yoe Volleyball (Varsity) @ Richards Tournament (Day 3/3)

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1 Sep, Mon All day Labor Day/ No School

2 Sep, Tue 5 – 7pm Lady Yoe Volleyball vs Milano

4 Sep, Thu All day Yoe Team Tennis vs Lago Vista

5 – 8:30pm Yoemen 9th/ JV Football vs Sealy

5 Sep, Fri 4:30 – 6:30pm Lady Yoe Volleyball @ Bruceville-Eddy

7:30 – 10:30pm Yoemen Football @ Sealy

6 Sep, Sat All day Yoe Cross Country – Region 3 Preview in Huntsville

8 Sep, Mon 6 – 7pm School Board Meeting

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