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Upcoming Chamber Events May 8th - 9th

Cameron Funfest & BBQ Shootout

July 4th

Milam County Fireworks Celebration

October 24th

Steak, Stein And Wine Festival

October 31st

Halloween Trunk or Treat

December 3rd

Cameron Christmas Parade

December 28th & 29th February 2021

Basketball Classic Tournament Annual Chamber Banquet

www.cameron-tx.com

Cameron Chamber of Commerce

254-697-4979

102 E. 1st Street, Cameron TX 76520

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Table of Contents WELCOME OLD TOWN CAMERON CENTRAL AVENUE BISTRO COMMUNITY CALENDAR STEAK, STEIN AND WINE FEST FUNFEST & BBQ SHOOTOUT COUNTY MUSEUMS MILAM COMMUNITY THEATER CAMERON PUBLIC LIBRARY PARKS AND FACILITIES CITY CONTACTS EMERGENCY SERVICES COUNTY CONTACTS CAMERON ISD

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Welcome to Cameron

would like to welcome you to “our town.” Many of us who live here in Cameron have been here for most of our lives. A recent survey showed that Milam County has more native-born citizens than any other county in the area. Some of us left, worked in other places, and came home. We Cameronites take pride in our town, in our past, in our heritage, and in our future.

We’re on the El Camino Real, which was the main road through colonial Texas, and now we’re at the crossroads of Highway 36/190 and Highway 77 in the middle of all the major metropolitan areas of modern-day Texas.

We have great schools, a beautiful courthouse and downtown mall, a top-notch performing arts center, a great park and pool, and a business park ready to accommodate your company or business, so come on to Cameron and become a part of us.

If you’re just passing through, take time out to visit our museum and become acquainted with our rich history, read a letter written by Sam Houston or several others penned by confederate soldiers. Take time to stroll down our walking trail and read about the history of farming and view old farm implements. Tour the restored county courthouse and sit in the historic courtroom where district court is still held to this very day.

Whatever your pleasure, you are always welcome in our town.

Connie Anderle Mayor of Cameron

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Milam County is on the verge of being the largest solar producer in Texas and the home of the world’s largest bitcoin mining and data center. We even have training through our local Workforce Solutions for those interested in these exciting new fields.

Plus, we have a great, green space to live. There is plenty of affordable land to buy and build a nice house. And we are centrally located within 45 minutes of Austin, Temple and BryanCollege Station.

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Welcome to Cameron

he Cameron Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to Cameron located in Milam County, Texas.

There’s a special feeling you get when you return to the place where you grew up. The food tastes better, the air smells sweeter, a friendly familiar face greets you at every turn, and although you might miss some of the conveniences of the big city, your troubles stay behind! Cameron is located in the “Texas Golden Triangle,” that is Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio, and about an hour’s drive from Bryan-College Station, Austin, and Waco. The city is known as “Hometown, Texas” and exemplifies those simple delights and that laid-back feel. Cameron, your home away from home!

Like many quaint and small rural Texas towns, Cameron - named for Texas Revolutionary figure Capt. Ewen Cameron - was settled by a diverse group of pioneers and had its future secured by the arrival of the railroad. The impact of Cameron’s earliest settlers can still be seen all over town. The rich history of Cameron and Milam County has deep roots in agriculture.

Take a Historical Walking Tour of Downtown Cameron with its numerous historic sites and buildings, such as the Milam County Courthouse, Milam County Museum, and the Old Milam County Jail built in1895. The Old Town Cameron and Railroad Museum houses a miniature Cameron in the 1940s in extraordinary detail, drawing tour groups from all over the state. There are also three historically designated churches, and several homes in the city. View the architectural designs of City Hall and Ideal Poultry who occupy historic buildings with storefront sdesigned by Metzer in the 1800s. Take your picture in front of the murals painted on several downtown buildings telling the story of Cameron’s 19th-century roots.

Milam County’s natural beauty hasn’t changed much, and some of Cameron’s loveliest vistas and best activities are found inside one of 11 city parks. Enjoy a picnic and bird watching on the 25 acres of Wilson Ledbetter Park! Cameron is also one of the gateways to the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, a famous 17th Century Spanish route now designated as a National Historic Trail! Take a riding tour of Milam County’s historical bridges along with viewing over 250 other historical markers throughout the county.

On Friday’s during football season, some of the most fun you can have here is under the open sky at Yoe Field, as you cheer your heart out for the Yoemen football team! Or, visit the newly-built baseball complex, The Yards of Cameron, home of the Yoemen baseball team.

Though our town is small, our roots run deep. We also thrive as headquarters for two of the largest and most recognized-by-name businesses in Texas and the USA. One reaches into the rich agricultural aspect of Cameron as the headquarters of 44 Farms, an industry leader in producing high-quality Angus cattle and beef since 1909. You have probably seen this name on menus featured in restaurants worldwide! EBCO General Contractors, who established themselves in Cameron in 1984, is one of the top contracting firms in Texas and has projects throughout the United States.

If you time your trip right, you can enjoy one of several events hosted by the Cameron Chamber throughout the year with October’s annual Steak, Stein and Wine Festival featuring 44 Farms Steaks and Steak Flight Tastings; the annual Christmas Parade, rated as the “Best Christmas Parade in Central Texas” with over 70 beautifully decorated entries; or join us for some exciting basketball during our 23rd annual Chamber Christmas Classic Basketball Tournament in December. This year featuring two teams from Australia.

Whether you pack up and move here or just stop in for the day, Cameron wants to be your hometown. Visit today and see for yourself that there’s no place like home!

Melanie J. Reed - Executive Director and Retail Tourism Development Director

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Old Town Cameron brings history to life

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re you ready to take a step back in time?

You can do exactly that at the Old Town Cameron exhibit at the Milam County Train Museum in Cameron.

Cameron native John Johnson has spent the better part of 40 years perfecting the Old Town Cameron replica of 1940s Cameron.

Johnson grew up in Cameron where the downtown was a place of bustling activity. As a young boy he visited the downtown area and on many occasions sat and watched the trains on the side of the road with his father.

When you visit the replica you see the work of 83-year-old Johnson who donated his work to the museum.

For Johnson this is more than a hobby. Each hand-painted figure, delicately-crafted building and train car is a piece of the love story between him and his wife Frances. He will tell you she played a big part in it. She was my right-hand man. This has been a life’s work full of passion, history, memories and lovely expression of the big heart for Cameron and its people.

Johnson grew up in Cameron, but spent most of his adult life in Austin. He couldn’t remember a time when he didn’t love trains.

Johnson has been interviewed by several different television stations and by Shane McAuliffe of The Texas Bucket List.

He said he built the first depot and then figured he would have to have some place for everyone to go when they got off the train, so for some reason he started building Cameron.

Jamie Larson with the Milam County Train Museum said that Johnson was gifted with being able to remember what Cameron used to look like.

Over 3,000 people have visited the replica each of the last two years and over 200 have visited since January of 2020.

Johnson was honored by the Cameron Chamber of Commerce in February 2020 with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his work on Old Town Cameron.

“We salute you Mr. Johnson,” Chamber Director Melanie Reed said in honoring him. “And are proud of what you have given back to us. You are our hometown hero and we are glad you said yes and returned to Cameron with your spirit and your love.”

“It’s a love that never died in my heart,” Johnson said. “I lived here during the sad time when World War II was going on. I walked down the streets of Cameron and knew almost every person in town. God’s been good to me and I want to thank you all tonight.”

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Quality Reliability Service Setting a pace of water infrastructure replacement that is manageable, affordable and effective.

The City of Cameron produces quality water and waste water services at an affordable price. We have managed an aging infrastructure while conservatively replacing much needed water and waste water lines along with water and sewer plant infrastructure. We continue to work to replace streets as we ďŹ nish projects.

The measure is set at a pace that is manageable and affordable.

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Historic house breathes new life

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ew life has been breathed back into a Cameron treasure thanks to hard work and love.

The newly-opened Central Avenue Bistro and Marketplace has a history all its own and owner Marilyn Willie has been pleasantly surprised by what it has meant to the community for it to be restored.

Willie and her daughter Spring restored the historic Lawrence-Hubert House, built in the late 1800s, not really knowing what to do with it.

“I have always loved restoring things,” Willie said. “I finished my house up and needed something to do. It hurt me to see this house go downhill.”

Willie said her daughter suggested that they buy the house and work on it since she would be retiring soon and would probably be bored. She said they put an offer in on it and it was accepted.

“We were thinking what do we do now,” she said. “It really is a treasure for Cameron. We thought about what we could do with it and we both really love all the restaurants we see with a history, so we decided to see if we could open something up here.”

The Bistro serves salads and sandwiches and stuff that Willie said they “knew how to do.”

The building had sat vacant for 10 years, so it was a mess when they first got it, but with the help of friends and lots of love it slowly came back to life.

“We did a lot of research on restoring it and things just seemed to fall into place,” Willie said.

She said the first step was to restore the roof to its original look and to replace the rotted wood on the columns outside.

She said through little miracles lots of things fell into place.

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What’s Going On ....

MAY

Lions Club Auction - May 5-7 Tune in to KMIL to help the Cameron Lions Club raise funds for community donations daily.

Funfest & BBQ Shootout - May 8-9 BBQ cookoff at Ledbetter Park with Kid Fish, Beer and Brat 5K and activities for all ages.

Party in the Park on Friday night featuring South 77 Band beginning at 9 p.m.

Yoe Day - May 14 Cameron ISD students honor Mr. and Mrs. Yoe in this annual remembrance at Oak Hill.

Memorial Day Memorial Service - May 28 Service held in front of the Milam County Courthouse at 10 a.m.

JUNE

Buckholts Cotton Festival - June 6 Annual festival with vendors booths, barbecue cookoff and lots of activities for everyone.

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JULY

Milam County Fireworks Celebration - July 4 This years event co-sponsored by the Rockdale and Cameron Chambers of Commerce will be held in downtown Cameron. Activities for all with fireworks beginning at dusk.

Milam County Crop Tour - late July The Milam County Extension Office sponsors this annual tour of county crops ending with a lunch meal. Call the Extension Office for details.

OCTOBER

Rockdale Fair - Oct. 15-17 Held at Fair Park in Rockdale each October with livestock show, nightly entertainment, carnival and pageant. Fun for all.

Steak, Stein & Wine Festival - Oct. 24 The Annual Steak, Stein and Wine Festival is set in downtown Cameron with 44 Farms Steak Dinner, Steak, Stein and Wine Run, artisans, wine and beer tasting and music throughout the day. Call the Cameron Chamber for details.

Trunk or Treat - Oct. 31 Trunk or Treat in downtown Cameron on the square. All businesses are invited to provide Halloween treats for the children to safely trick-or-treat on Halloween night.

Warehouse of Horrors - two weekends prior to Halloween Milam County Crimestoppers haunted house in downtown on East 1st Street. Get ready to be scared by your favorite gouls and goblins. During the two weekends prior to Halloween.

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DECEMBER

Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade - Dec. 3 This year’s theme is Christmas at the Movies.

Held the first Thursday of December in downtown Cameron at 6:30 p.m. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at The Railroad Museum.

Chamber Classic Basketball Tournament - Dec. 28-29 Basketball teams from across Central Texas and maybe even Australia compete for the title each December. Sponsored by the Cameron Chamber of Commerce.

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MARCH Little River Basin Master Gardeners Plant Sale - March 6 The Little River Basin Master Gardeners (Milam County) hosts the annual Master Gardener Plant Sale and Raffle at the Youth Expo Building in Cameron beginning at 9 a.m. Plan to come early to get the best selection of plants, and attend the educational seminars.

Milam County Junior Livestock Show - March 25-27 Youth from across Milam County exhibit their animals in hopes of making the premium sale. Youth exhibit cattle, goats, sheep, swine and poultry. There is also a baked goods show.

Growing Cameron Cameron Business Park (Hwy 190, 36, and 77) - Approximately 22 shovel-ready acres available - 40-room Budget Host & Suites - Baylor Scott & White Clinic and Pharmacy - Department of Human Services - Cameron Autoplex - Chrysler, Dodge, Ram and Jeep Dealership

Cameron Business Park II - 4 frontage lots on Hwy 190, 36 and 77 - Utilities readily available

Cameron Industrial Park (Hwy 77 & Industrial Blvd) - Affordable Interior Systems, Inc. - Butler Weldments - Charlotte Pipe & Foundry - TX Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation - Livestock Nutrition Center - United Portable Buildings

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he Cameron Chamber of Commerce will host the Steak, Stein and Wine Festival in historic downtown Cameron on Oct. 24, 2020.

A Steak Dinner will feature Cameron’s own local beef producer, 44 Farms, with ribeye steaks and all the trimmings, a true farm to table event.

The event will feature the Steak, Stein and Wine 5K Run to kick off the day.

Festival events will begin at 10 a.m. in historic downtown Cameron with vendors featuring art, crafters, Farmers Market vendors, wineries, craft beer and antiques.

The Cameron Car Club will have their vehicles on display along with a Car Cruise In. Cameron and Milam County have such rich heritage and our museums will be open and ready to share that history with everyone. There will be speakers and demonstrations at the Milam County Museum as well as historical tours, which will originate from downtown. Take time to visit Old Town Cameron and the Railroad Museum.

Music will be played all throughout the day, with bands like KCD and Band and Nestor Rios and Friends with some great jazz music, just to name a few. The night is closed out with a street dance for all ages to enjoy. The South Highway 77 Band and KCD Band will perform Saturday night.

For additional information check the Cameron Area Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page or visit cameron-tx.com.

Artist, crafters, and other vendors may call Melanie Reed at (254) 697-4979 or email Melanie at chamber@cameron-tx.com.

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Jail Museum

The Milam County Jail Museum, located at East Main Street and South Fannin Avenue and now known as the Milam County Museum, was designed in the Romanesque Revival style of architecture and was built in 1895 by the Pauly Jail Building and Manufacturing Company of St. Louis, Missouri, which brought most building supplies from St. Louis. The threestory red brick building has many distinctive mini-turrets. It is topped by a hanging tower, which was never used.

The first floor was used for storage and a residence for the sheriff and his family, while the second and third floors housed prisoners. It was replaced in 1975 for a more modern jail and then became the local historical museum.

The residence areas of the jail are furnished in antique furniture and household items, much like what would have been used there by the Sheriff’s family. The last family to live there was the family of Sheriff Carl Black. The son of Carl Black, Judge William Black, presented a program, “The Life and Times of Sheriff Carl Black,” at the Milam County Historical Museum, discussing his memories of his father and of living in the jail. The museum has DVD recordings of that presentation available for purchase at the museum.

On the grounds of the jail museum is the historic Sneed Log Cabin, converted to a visitor’s center on the El Camino Real de los Tejas historic trail. The cabin was built around 1849 by Joseph P. Sneed, a circuit riding preacher. Today, it serves as a showcase of frontier life in Central Texas with displays of artifacts and antiques.

The jail museum and Sneed cabin are open for tours by appointment. Call (254) 6978963 to arrange a time.

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Museums of Milam County Milam County Jail Museum 201 East Main, Cameron Tuesday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(254) 697-8963

Milam County Museum 112 W. First Street, Cameron Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(254) 697-8963

Milam County Railroad Museum & Old Town Cameron 201 East Main, Cameron Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(254) 697-8963

I&GN Depot Museum Rockdale Historical Society 11 North Main Street, Rockdale (512) 446-2020 Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday 1-4 p.m. or by appointment

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Milam County Museums Milam County Museum

The Milam County Historical Museum is located at 112 W. First Street in a spacious downtown building that for many years housed a pharmacy. With climate controlled storage areas and walls of protective glass cases, the museum exhibits a wide variety of historical items, papers, artifacts and oddities ranging from arrowheads to a miniature circus; an old-time telephone operator’s base, antique cameras, antique farm tools, and many other interesting things. The museum is also a repository for historical papers, documents and research. The large display area includes seating for researchers, a play area for children and a unique museum gift shop featuring local history books, handmade items by local artisans and other gifts.

The museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., (254) 6978963.

Old Town Cameron

Old Town Cameron, a model of Cameron as it looked in the 1940s complete with a model train, is a historical artifact that pays homage to the area’s railroad history. For some 20 years it was on display in the county clerk’s office. Creator John Johnson “deeded” the town and train to Milam County several years ago when the clerk’s office was remodeled. The model has been moved to the JC Penney Building located on the west side of downtown Cameron. It is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The second floor area serves as a meeting space. The Milam County Railroad Club has its home at the JC Penney Building and they serve as docents for the Old Town Cameron. For information contact Jamie Larson at (512) 455-9591. Old Town Cameron is located at 101 West Main Street in Cameron. You can find out more by visiting mcmr-otc.org.

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Milam County Museums Milam County Courthouse

Created in 1835, Milam County’s original boundaries extended north and west to include parts of 34 current Texas counties. Government offices were at Nashville-on-the-Brazos and Caldwell before Cameron became county seat in 1846. Two frame buildings and a two-story brick structure served as courthouses in Cameron before the present building was completed.

Austin architects Jacob Larmour and Arthur O. Watson designed the Renaissance Revival style courthouse, with the cornerstone laid by the local Masonic lodge on July 4, 1891. The first floor included the county courtroom and offices for county officials, while a district courtroom occupied the second and third stories. Identical north and south facades are five-part compositions, while the east and west are three-bay designs. Each of the four fronts has a projecting center pavilion enhanced by a portico and triangular pediment. A mansard roof and central clock tower top an exterior of arched windows, cut stone pilasters and quarry-faced ashlar limestone with fine detailing.

In the late 1930s, a federal renovation project by the Works Progress Administration removed the original roof, cupola, clock and statue, and made interior changes. The State of Texas also dedicated a statue on the grounds to commemorate the Centennial of Texas Independence and county namesake Ben Milam.

Restoration completed in 2002 reopened the full height of the district courtroom and replaced features that had been removed, including a stairway in the center hall and the clock tower and Goddess of Justice statue.

Today, the restored 1890 courthouse remains the focal point of the downtown area. A grassy mall with gazebo and fountain constructed by the city in the early 1970s leads up to the historic building.

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Milam Community Theater The Milam Community Theater celebrates its 27th season of live theater for Cameron and Milam County in 2020.

Productions for the 2020 season are: “Steel Magnolias” on May 2-3 and May 8-9; “Nunsense (The Musical)” on July 25-26 and Aug. 1-2; and “The Odd Couple” on Nov. 7-8 and Nov. 14-15.

There are also Children’s Theater performances of: “Aladdin Jr.” on April 18-19 and 25-26; “Junie B. Jones Jingle Bells Batman Smells” on Dec. 12-14.

All MCT productions are presented in the Williams Event Center, now operated by MCT. Located at 408 South Columbus in Cameron, the facility continues to be available for rent for private and group functions on dates when it is not needed for theater productions and rehearsals. For more information about rental of the Williams Event Center, call (254) 4822569.

For more information about ticket prices visit MilamCommunityTheater.com. Memberships are also available by contacting producer@milamcommunitytheater.com.

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he Cameron Public Library is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays, and is open on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The library offers programs for all including a wonderful Children’s Program and Summer Reading Program for all youth in the community.

Wednesday mornings from 10-11:30 a.m. the Children’s Reading Program is for children from ages 3 to 7. This is an all-year program. Fridays from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. they host an Adult Crafting Get-Together. Bring a craft you are working on and chat and have coffee/tea.

Or just come and chat.

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Parks and Facilities CAMERON CITY PARK 300 E. 4th Street, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.6646 This park is located at the 300 block of East 4th Street/Highway 190. The park offers a pavilion, tennis courts and playscape. The pavilion is available to rent for parties and other events.

AIRPORT PARK COMPLEX 4900 N. Fannin Avenue Cameron TX 76520 254.697.6646 The Airport Park Complex has several baseball and softball fields and is home to an active little league program from T-ball to Junior League.

Field Number 1 is for hard ball only.

Field Number 2 is for Minor and Little League kids’ games only. Field Number 2 is for men’s softball and pony league games only. Field Number 4 is for girls’ softball games only. Field Number 5 has no restrictions and no league games are scheduled on this field. It is available to the public on a first-come-first-to-play basis.

Hearts Homes and Hands Personal Assistance Service providing in-home non-medical care

Hearts Homes and Hands is committed to helping you or your loved one age in place by providing non-medical assistance in the home.

Providing Assistance With:

Bathing/Shower Assistance Dressing Assistance Grooming Assistance Meal Preparation Medication Reminders Light Housekeeping

Respite Care Errands/Transportation Care Coordination Appointment Reminders Transition Services Companionship

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Parks and Facilities CAMERON PARK 3900 N. Fannin Avenue, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.6646 The Cameron Park opened in July of 2008 and features a beautiful pool with a separate children’s splash pool. The pool is connected to the Hike and Bike Trail which meanders along Fannin Street to 22nd Street to 21st Street and ends at Ben Milam Elementary School. Families may enjoy a bike ride or a nice walk along the trail.

The park includes a basketball court, horseshoe pits, a sand volleyball court, picnic tables and a pavilion.

OJ THOMAS PARK 701 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.6646 O.J. Thomas Park was dedicated in memory of Mr. and Mrs. O.J. Thomas. The park has basketball courts, swings and a covered pavilion. The park’s basketball courts were restored giving the kids in the area a place to play.

The Yards of Cameron A game-changer for our community!

Book your next event at The Yards, we offer a 2,000-square-foot full-service community event center, as well as hiking and biking trails, a playground and a farmers market.

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Parks and Facilities THE YARDS OF CAMERON 301 Adams Avenue, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.4970 Hopes to be one of the finest youth baseball facilities in the US. There are several phases of the facility and Phase I has been completed. This includes the Event Center, a 2,000 square foot full-service community event center. It is also the home of the C.H. Yoe High School baseball team. At The Yards, there is the 44 Farms Farmers Market as well as a playground and a hiking and biking trail. For detailed information visit The Yards of Cameron at theyardsofcameron.com.

ORCHARD PARK 1204 E. 6th Street, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.6646 Orchard Park offers a lighted asphalt surface trail for walking/jogging that is ADA compliant with measured distances. The pond was created to assist with drainage issues and picnic tables, grills, and benches offering citizens a great place to spend with family. The park is dominated by beautiful pecan trees, some that are over 70 years old. Orchard Park also offers a lectern and seating, great for an outdoor classroom.

12TH STREET PARK West 12th Street, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.6646 West 12th St Park is located at the intersection of West 12th Street and North Orchard Avenue. The park features playground equipment and picnic tables within a lush wooded area.

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WILSON-LEDBETTER PARK

1007 South College Avenue, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.6646 Wilson-Ledbetter Park is a lush and beautiful 25-acre city park with picnic areas, hike and bike trails and is the site of the historic Brushy Creek iron bridge. The park is also home to many species of wildlife. Also located at the park is the American Legion Hut. The park now features electric and water hookups.

WILLIAMS EVENT CENTER 408 South Columbus Avenue, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.2569 Home to the Milam Community Theater (MCT), the Lester and Beatrice Williams Events Center is a spacious venue with the capacity to seat 300. This decommissioned National Guard Armory has had several renovations, first by the City of Cameron and more recently by the MCT. The first renovation was completed in 1995 with the generosity of the Williams Foundation and was so named in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Williams, both graduates of Yoe High School. The Center is located at 408 South Columbus in Cameron. For rental information call 254-482-2569.

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City of Cameron Contacts City Manager

Code Enforcement

Rhett Parker 254.697.6646 citycam@camerontexas.net

Stanley Garrison 254.697.6361 sgarrison@camerontexas.net

City Secretary

Street Department

Amy Harris 254.697.6646 citycam@camerontexas.net

Craig Arnold 254.697.6646

Water Superintendent

Wastewater Superintendent

Brandon White 254.697.6646

Bill Duckworth 254.697.6646

Cameron City Council Mayor - Connie Anderle Ward 1 - Maurice Goza Ward 2 - Bobby Schiller Ward 3 - Kyle Deal Ward 4 - Lakethia Sims Ward 5 - Virgie Hardeman At-Large - Melissa Williams The Cameron City Council holds meetings at 5:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, except holidays and special meetings at City Hall in the third floor Council Chambers at 100 S. Houston Avenue in Cameron.

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Emergency Services CAMERON POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Chief Lonnie Gosch 254.697.6574 605 W. 4th Street, Cameron TX 76520 lgosch@camerontexas.net Cameron Police Department provides a Safe Exchange Location that is under surveillance 24 hours a day 7 days a week for your safety and convenience.

Citations received from the Cameron Police Department can be paid at www.municipalonlinepayments.com/camerontx or www.trafficpayment.com

CAMERON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Chief Henry Horelica 254.697.4702 1505 North Travis, Cameron TX 76520 The Cameron Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS and ambulance services for the City of Cameron, and was established in 1890 to proudly serve the City of Cameron and residents of northern Milam County.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

MILAM COUNTY HIGHWAY PATROL (DPS)

Sheriff Chris White 254.697.7033 512 N. Jefferson, Cameron TX 76520

Sgt. David Yarbrough 254.697.7041 512 N. Jefferson, Cameron TX 76520

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Milam County Contacts County Judge

Pct. 4 County Commissioner

Steve Young 254.697.7000 syoung@milamcounty.net

Jeff Muegge 512.898.2115

Milam County Clerk Pct. 1 County Commissioner Richard ‘Opey’ Watkins 254.593.3171

Jodi Morgan 107 West Main, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.7049

Pct. 2 County Commissioner

Milam County Tax Assessor

Donald Shuffield 254.697.7054

Sherry Mueck 101 S. Fannin, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.7017

Pct. 3 County Commissioner John Fisher 512.446.2580

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Milam County AgrilLife Extension 254.697.7045

Milam County Contacts Health Department

Elections Office

Robert Kirkpatrick, Director 209 S. Houston, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.7039

107 West Main, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.2664

District Judge John Youngblood Homeland Security & Emergency Management

Courthouse Second Floor, 102 S. Fannin, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.7010

Bryan Burns, Coordinator 102 W. Fannin, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.7060

District Clerk Karen Berry

WIC (Women, Infants & Children) Jennifer Ranspot, Director 211 S. Houston, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.4913

Courthouse Third Floor, 102 S. Fannin, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.7052

County Treasurer Linda Acosta 103 W. Main, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.7032

District Attorney Bill Torrey 204. N. Central, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.7013 daoffice@milamcounty.net

Adult Probation 103 S. Fannin, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.7022

Veterans Services Ken Janicek 204 N. Central, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.7031

County Auditor Danica Lara 103 W. Main, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.7026

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Milam County Contacts Juvenile Probation

Driver License

Jennifer Lopez, Director 110 West 1st St., Cameron TX 76520 254.697.7006

Open Monday, Thursday, Friday 512 N. Jefferson, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.2956

Justices of the Peace Precinct 1

Precinct 3

Greg Hoelscher 512 N. Jefferson, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.7004

Andy Isaacs 313 N. Main, Rockdale TX 76567 512.446.5214

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Cameron ISD Cameron Independent School District has approximately 1875 students and occupies 315 square miles.

The district provides pre-kindergarten through 12th grade programs. The district operates four schools, all of which are accredited by the Texas Education Agency. All of the schools are located within the city limits of Cameron. The district is very diverse, both ethnically and economically.

Cameron schools have Yoemen pride developed through very successful academics, athletics, band, and UIL literary programs. The students of Cameron ISD have earned many distinctions in recent years. Some of these accomplishments include the district earning the highest possible rating of “Met Standard” from TEA, winning the UIL Lone Star Cup in 2011, completing a 3-peat State Championship in football for the 2012, 2013 and 2014 seasons, winning a state championship in baseball and girls’ track in 2011 and being named the 2A state honor band for 2013-14.

The district has also established various support services for our students to include providing a free breakfast for all students, offering an after school academic and meal program for students, and adding social workers to our campuses through the Communities in Schools program. The district is grateful for the ongoing support of the community that is evidenced by their providing quality facilities for our students as well as being active in various organizations such as our booster clubs and Parent-Teacher Organizations.

“Together, We the Yoemen Stand!”

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Cameron ISD C.H. YOE HIGH SCHOOL 303 E. 12th Street , Cameron TX 76520 254.697.3902 Principal Brian Stork

CAMERON JUNIOR HIGH and CAMERON ELEMENTARY 404 E. 22nd Street , Cameron TX 76520 (E) 254.697.2131 (JH) 254.697.2381 Principal Wendy Mahan

BEN MILAM ELEMENTARY 1100 E. 21st Street , Cameron TX 76520 254.697.3641 Principal Tracey Jordan

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BISTRO “The descendents of the Lawrences found us and they had photos of what the inside of the house looked like,” she said. “I was so excited to see that the pendant lights that I had picked were similar to what was in the original.”

Local cabinet-maker Charles McAtee helped to restore the cabinets in the kitchen, saying he wanted to help out because he had gone to Kindergarten in the building when it was Mrs. Hubert’s Kindergarten.

“There are so many people that are so grateful that we redid the house,” Willie said. “It has been very rewarding, everyone loves it. It was meant to be.”

She said that without everyone’s help and “God wings” the restoration wouldn’t have been possible.

She is working on getting a Historical Marker for the property.

The Central Avenue Bistro and Marketplace is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Thursday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. They have Happy Hour Thursday through Saturday from 6-9 p.m.

They are located at 312 N. Central Avenue in Cameron. You can find more information on Facebook at Central Avenue Bistro and Marketplace.

Top, the inside of the Bistro has been restored to its mostly original state. They serve homemade soups daily. There are photos of former Kindergarten students lining the walls.

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