NEWS Thursday January 8th, 2026

(BELTON) 4:00am this morning Traffic on I35 North bound was diverted and all northbound lanes closed to traffic Reopened around 12:30pm.

Two semis crashed on Interstate 35 in Temple, blocking all three northbound lanes of traffic near Exit 297, the Midway Drive exit.

Temple police are also working on a second crash near Midway Drive and I-35. That area will also be shut down as crews work on the accident.

Police are advising drivers to exit at 6th Avenue or use a different route if traveling through the area. Traffic is being diverted, and the access road is backed up as authorities work both accident scenes.

** Multiple accidents happened during the slowdown n Hwy 190 overpass and  on I35, Slow down watch for traffic stoppage.  Opened around 12:30

 

(CAMERON)

Last night two wrecks have slowed traffic here in Milam County…one is in the north bound
Lane of 77 near FM 908 south of Rockdale . ..The other is a vehicle pedestrian accident at Pettibone 486
And highway 36 east of Buckholts, an unidentified Female was struck and killed by an 18 wheeler while riding a bicycle.  7:45 DPS, Sheriffs Deputies, Cameron and Buckholts fire department called to the scene along with the Justice of the peace. Traffic was reroute onto FM 845,  roadway was reopened 9:36pm . The accident is under investigation.

A woman was killed near Cameron in Milam County Wednesday night when the bicycle she was riding was struck by an 18-wheeler.

The crash occurred on Highway 36 west of Cameron near Milam County Road 216-A.

First responders were alerted around 7:45 p.m. with Department of Public Safety, Milam County deputies, along with firemen from Cameron and Buckholts responding.

Traffic at the scene was rerouted onto Farm Road 845.

Cameron Police, Fire and EMS were called to the scene Cameron woman was transported to an area hospital be E-M-S around 8:30 Wednesday night after her vehicle struck the divider under the railroad underpass at Kemp street and 4th in Cameron.  The driver was Carolyn Cobb of Cameron was was taken to the hospital.

A woman was killed near Cameron in Milam County Wednesday night when the bicycle she was riding was struck by an 18-wheeler.

 

 

BURN BAN-  Based on the recommendations of our local Fire Chiefs, our Emergency Management Coordinator and the Milam County Fire Marshals Office, we are instituting a Burn Ban to go into effect this 10pm Jan 5th.

 

 

(MILAM)  Milam County Sheriffs jail inmate roster 135. Two booked into the jail overnight

–Elmer Mcirvin  /  accident involving damage to vehicle/Proh. substance

—  Joseph Gamaz / Bench Warrant

 

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(BUCKHOLTS)   TODAY  January 8, at 6:00 pm A regular meeting of the Town of Buckholts City Council will be held at Buckholts Town Hall located at 113 W. Main Street, Buckholts, Texas 76518. The subjects to be discussed, considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are listed  are posted on the front window of the Town Hall 113 W. Main St .
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(CAMERON)  TODAY  January 8,  The El Camino Real Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists will hold its monthly meeting on  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.
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(MILANO)    TODAY  January 8,    Milano ISD Board of Trustees holding a board meeting .     The Milano Independent School District Board of Trustees  –  Kevin Terry as the Lone Finalist for the position of Superintendent of Schools.  In accordance with state law, there had to be a 21-day waiting period before the school board can officially hire Mr. Terry.

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TODAY       The 45th Annual Central Texas Cow Calf Clinic will be held  with some great food and some great educational presentations. 3 hours of CEUs will be provided for pesticide applicators.   The which is being held in cooperation with AgriLife Extension offices in Bell, Burleson, Falls, Robertson and Williamson counties, will take place at the Milam County Youth Expo Building, 301 S. Houston St., Cameron.

Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. with the program starting at 8 a.m. The cost is $20, which can be paid at the door.

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