NEWS Thursday August 14, 2025

Schools 🏫, Watch for Buses 🚌, School Zones, Crosswalks and Children 🚸.

First Day of School 🏫 Temple Tuesday, August 19

The Lady Yoe Volleyball team traveled to Granger last night, 8/13 for their season opener. Results are below:

JV-Gray WON: 25-22, 26-24

JV-Maroon lost: 18-25, 17-25

Varsity WON: 25-20, 21-25, 25-13, 25-21

Next up:

Thursday, 8/14 – Cameron Varsity Tournament (Cameron games at 9:00am, 11:00am, and 2:00pm)

Friday, 8/15 – Home Game vs. Thorndale – JVs at 4:30, V at 6:00

Saturday, 8/16 – Cameron Varsity Tournament (game times depend on Thursday’s results)

🏈Football Scrimmage this week:

August 14 TODAY

7:00 McGregor @ Marlin

7:00 Milano @ Thorndale

6:00 Granger @Thrall

5:00 Rosebud-Lott @ Itasca

FRIDAY, August 15 🏈 Football Scrimmage

(ROCKDALE) Rockdale Police Department weekly police report Officers responded to 118 calls for service 99 were 911 calls, 8 calls for the fire Department and 2 accidents.

(MILAM) Milam County Sheriffs Office booked one into the jail the inmate roster is 133.

(CAMERON) The El Camino Real Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists will hold its monthly meeting on TODAY, August 14, 2025. Our program will begin at 6 PM at the All Saints’ Episcopal Church Meeting Room, 200 N. Travis, in Cameron, TX. The public is invited to attend.

(MILAM) a Regular Commissioners Court of Milam County meeting TODAY August 14th – 10am at , Texas Milam County Courtroom 102 S. Fannin Ave. Cameron.

(BUCKHOLTS) A regular meeting of the Town of Buckholts City Council will be held TODAY August 14,
at 6:00 pm at Buckholts Town Hall located at 113 W. Main Street, Buckholts.

(Milam Community Theater) Due to a variety of unfortunate circumstances, performances of Milam Community Theater’s summer production, Neil Simon’s “I Ought to be in Pictures,” has been moved back two weeks. The show will play one weekend only, FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY, at the Williams Event Center in Cameron.

The heart-warming comedy features Samara Garrett as Libby, a headstrong young woman from Brooklyn who impulsively hitchhiked to Hollywood to visit her long-estranged screenwriter father, Herb.

Herb, a cynical, unemployed screenwriter with commitment issues, is played by newcomer James Pettyjohn, who is in an on again, off again relationship with Steffy, played by Kelita Thomas. a make-up artist who wants more of a commitment. MCT veteran Richard Stone directs.

Tickets for the show are available at the door or in advance under the “box office” tab on the MCT website, milamcommunitytheater.com. If you’ve already bought your tickets, they will be good for the new dates.

Curtain for the Friday and Saturday show, Aug. 15 and 16, is at 7 p.m. Curtain Sunday, Aug. 17, show at 2 p.m.

(CAMERON) upcoming Milam County 4-H Open House Event on SATURDAY August 16th 9am- 12pm, at the Milam County Annex 806 Nth Crockett, Cameron. For information contact Kimberly at 254-697-7045 email: kimberly.mcelwrath@ag.tamu.edu.

(CAMERON) he regular meeting of the City of Cameron City Council on MONDAY, August 18, 2025, beginning at 5:30 p.m. has been rescheduled due to a conflict.

Special Council Meeting of the City of Cameron City Council will be held on TUESDAY, August 19, 2025, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be conducted at the Cameron City Hall, McLane Municipal Center, 3rd
Floor, 100 S. Houston Avenue, Cameron

(ROCKDALE) A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of ROCKDALE I.S.D. will be held MONDAY August 18, 2025, beginning at 5:00 PM in the Rockdale ISD Conference Center, 1205 Murray Avenue, Rockdale

(ROSEBUD-LOTT) Cougar Band Booster club meeting TUESDAY August 19th in the Band room 6pm

(MILANO) The Little River Basin Master Gardeners, celebrating 20 years in Milam County, invite the public to a program on organic gardening in Central Texas. The free program will be held WEDNESDAY, August 20, at 10AM, at the Milano Civic Center, 120 West Ave. E, Milano.

(MILAM) Milam County Extension Office will have a Private Applicator Class that Josh Evans will be holding, FRIDAY August 22nd from 9am-12pm., 908 N Crocket Ave., Ste B, Cameron. call for info. 254-697-7045

(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 Aaron Watson & Jon Wolfe
• SATURDAY, Aug 30 – 11 AM to 11 PM Parade, Kolache 5km, Polka music with Brave Combo and more
• SUNDAY, Aug 31 – 11 AM to 11 PM Sundown Shutdown Party, Kolby Cooper & Sunny Sauceda

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.

(MILANO) Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District- Groundwater Management Area (GMA) 12 will hold a joint planning meeting open to the public: September 3, 2025 | 10:00 AM Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District 310 East Avenue C, Milano

(KMIL) Upcoming Football and Streaming on KMIL.com: Listen this season for-

Area Coaches Shows: Wednesdays / Academy, Lake Belton and Troy

Thursdays / Belton, Bremond, Holland, Rockdale

Fridays /Coach Aaron Babino Coaches show 9am /Rogers /Rosebud-Lott

Games Friday Nights Lights: Yoe High School (1st Game on air) August 29th : Yoe host LaGrange 7pm

Saturdays UMHB Crusaders (1st Game September 6 Family Night) 6pm in Belton. VS Bethel Un. (Tenn.)

(ROSEBUD-LOTT) The dedication of Baine Stadium at Cougar Field in Rosebud-Lott ISD is set for 7:00 pm FRIDAY , September 5th. Work is currently being done on the stadium entrance and they hope to be done by next week. Everyone is invited to attend the dedication ceremony. The Cougars sill host the Thrall Tigers in their home opener that night in a Non-District match up with a 7:30PM Kick-Off.

(MILAM) A Commissioners Court of Milam County meeting WEDNESDAY September 8th budget announcement and schedule of Town Hall Meetings – held in the County Courtroom on the 1st Floor on the County Courthouse. The Courthouse is located at 102 S. Fannin, Ave. in Cameron.

(MILANO) Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District · 310 E Avenue C · Milano The next regular Board meeting is scheduled for September 9.

(THORNDALE) The next meeting of the Rockdale ALCOA Retirees will be: Thursday, September 11th. The meeting will be held at the Thorndale Veteran’s Memorial Hall ( formally known as the VFW Hall ).

Doors open at 5 P.M. A business meeting will begin at 5:45. A fried fish meal will be $15.00.

Doug Williams, President 512-760-0128

(BELTON) Fundraiser for The Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas. Saddle up for Wild West Casino Night on SATURDAYSeptember 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.

(MILAM) C.A.S.A. (Court Appointed Special Advocate) of Milam County has is planning for the 2nd annual TASTE OF MILAM 2025 to be held in Thorndale. SATURDAY September 20 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm at the Kiesling Ranch 2732 CR 430, Thorndale, with delicious food, sumptuous drinks, live music by (T-O-B) The Other Band, raffles, and a silent auction. there will be UTV Gun and rifle auction and artwork created by the Foster Kids

(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 by Hecho 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! If you have any questions, Cameron Chamber of Commerce 102 E. 1st St Cameron, 254-697-4979

(CAMERON) 🎾 🏈 👟 🏐 💂🥁🎺⚾️🤼‍⚽︎⛳

TODAY, August 14

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

All day Yoe 🎾 Team Tennis @ Franklin