NEWS Saturday May 22, 2026

                                                MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 
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(BELL) 5/20 , Precinct 2 at Summer’s Mill along Salado Creek on FM 1123. Please remain vigilant around low water crossings and flood prone areas over the next 10 days as additional rainfall is expected across our area. Make preparations accordingly, allow extra travel time, and never attempt to drive through flooded roadways. Stay safe and continue monitoring local weather conditions
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(THORNDALE)  TONIGHT at 7:30  Due to the weather  and field conditions Thorndale ISD has moved graduation to and will be held at the Taylor ISD Event Center Auditorium at 3101 N. Main Street.
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Memorial Day Monday May 25th  a federal holiday in which we honor and mourn members of the military who have passed away while serving in the United States Armed Forces. On this day, we pay tribute to those who gave their lives while protecting and serving their nation.
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(CAMERON)  MONDAY 10am  The American Legion Edwin Hardy Post #9 will host Memorial Day Services at  Cameron, 1600 Ledbetter Park will have a ceremony to honor the American men and women who died in the service of the country. Special guest will be Dr. Rick Morgan an Army veteran and Air Force flight surgeon during Desert Shield and executive Director of the Morgan Military Aviation Museum at the Cameron Airport. Music will be provided by the Community in Concert Band.
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(CAMERON)  MONDAY  11am – 1pm Downtown Cameron -The Milam County Historical Museum will also host a reception in honor of veterans  112 W 1st Street.   The 2nd Annual “Visit With Our Veterans” Memorial Day Reception will be held at the Milam Local veterans and the public are all invited. Several displays such as the Weapons of War Exhibit and the Photos from Vietnam Exhibit will be featured as well as the museum’s collections from all US Military branches. Refreshments will be served. The museum is located at 112 W. First Street in downtown Cameron.
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Cameron Chamber of Commerce office closed, Milam County Appraisal Office will be closed, Banks and financial offices and  government offices will be closed and some business. Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District office will be closed in Milano. Rogers City Hall closed Monday.
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Bobcat of Temple In observance of Memorial Day, we will be closed on Monday, May 25th as we honor and remember the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation’s freedom.
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EARLY VOTING

05/26/2026 Primary Run Off  Milam County

5/18   Early Voting- Republican   Annex  58/  Rockdale 44  total 102

            Early Voting – Democrat      Annex   2/   Rockdale 11   total  13   

Daily Total : 115

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5/19  Early Voting- Republican   Annex  83 /  Rockdale 72   total  155

            Early Voting – Democrat      Annex    6/   Rockdale   5  total   11

Daily Total : 166

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5/20   Early Voting- Republican   Annex  98 /  Rockdale 81   total  179

            Early Voting – Democrat      Annex    3/   Rockdale  0     total     3

Daily Total:  182

5/21   Early Voting- Republican   Annex  112 /  Rockdale 107     total   217

            Early Voting – Democrat      Annex    7/   Rockdale      4     total     11  

Daily Total:  228

5/22  Early Voting- Republican   Annex  140 /  Rockdale  120 total    260 

            Early Voting – Democrat      Annex    2 /   Rockdale     12  total    14

Daily Total:   274

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Grand Total Republican  : 913

Grand Total  Democrat     : 52

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(MILAM) Milam County Sheriff’s office booked 3 into the jail making the inmate count 116 and 2 Bell County.

One accident Hwy 36 and CR 314 Burleson County vehicle fully engulfed. Trooper Hamilton on scene.

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(BELTON) Belton Police Department reminder Plan for graduation traffic around  Cadence Bank Center through the end of May.

TODAY   May 23: 10 am (Academy HS)  Graduation 10am Cadence Bank Center -Belton
Wednesday May 27: 7 pm (Early College HS)
Friday May 29: 9 am, 2 pm, 7:30 pm (Harker Heights, Killeen, Shoemaker HS)
Saturday May 30: 10 am, 2 pm, 7 pm (Temple, Chaparral, Ellison HS)
Please be patient and take alternate routes when possible.
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TODAY  May 23
 Rosebud-Lott graduation 10am Baine Field
Thorndale  7:30 at Taylor ISD Event Center
(CALVERT) 7-10pm  Calver Jr/Sr Prom, Calvert Community Center 604 Railroad Street Calvert
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