Charles Rey Porter, 19, was arrested at his home in Cameron on three burglary warrants Dec. 9. The warrants stem from a series of burglaries that began Nov. 19 with Carrasco’s restaurant, 118 N. Central, according to Cameron Police Lt. Kris Stringer. Full Story »
Editor‘s note: Political announcements are submitted by the candidate or their campaign. Dave Barkemeyer has filed as a Republican for the position of Milam County judge. He served as mayor of Cameron since May 2008 and was councilman-at-large from May 2003 to May 2008. Full Story »
The sights and sounds of the holiday season lured people of all ages to the Cameron Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas parade Saturday. This year’s theme was “A Star Spangled Christmas — A Tribute to Our Troops.” Full Story »
Margaret Green of Buckholts praised the Cameron Police Department during the city council meeting Monday. Green, who noted property was stolen from her mother’s home several months ago, contends police have been doing a good job. Full Story »
A tip led to the arrest of a Cameron man Dec. 7, who was reportedly found in possession of marijuana in a drug-free zone and attempted to elude law enforcement authorities. Full Story »
Thursday was the first day Democratic and Republican party candidates could file an application for a place on the primary ballot. Locally, nine Democrats and two Republicans had filed for various offices, with only two contested, so far. Full Story »
It may take months for their efforts to begin to show, but members of the El Camino Real Master Naturalist Chapter think their efforts will be worth the wait when they host the first Milam County Nature Festival next summer. Full Story »
Three family members from Thorndale are facing multiple charges, following the execution of a search warrant by the Milam County Sheriff’s Office at about midnight Nov. 24. Full Story »
Faith and the belief that his spirit lives on is what keeps the mother and sisters of JJ Urban going these days. The 24-year-old was killed Feb. 5, 2007 - beaten and stabbed 36 times in his home by someone he considered a friend, according to his mom, Lisa Condry. Full Story »
The Tree of Angels has grown from 10 to 12 feet this year - the height needed to accommodate more than 150 ornaments placed in honor of victims and survivors of violent crime. All have ties to Milam County. Full Story »
A crow stands on a tree branch in Switzerland. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
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