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Table of Contents DOWNTOWN CAMERON COMMUNITY CALENDAR STEAK, STEIN AND WINE FEST CHRISTMAS PARADE CAMERON AIR SHOW OLD TOWN CAMERON COUNTY MUSEUMS PARKS AND FACILITIES MILAM COMMUNITY THEATER CAMERON PUBLIC LIBRARY CAMERON ISD CITY CONTACTS EMERGENCY SERVICES COUNTY CONTACTS
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Welcome to Cameron Dear Visitor or Newcomer, The Cameron Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to Cameron and welcomes you to opportunity! There is a special feeling you get when you return to the place where you grew up. The food tastes better, the air smells sweeter, a familiar friendly 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 “not too close to anything and not too far from everything,” with great hometown appeal. Like many quaint and small rural Texas towns, Cameron - named for Texas Revolutionary figure Captain Ewen Cameron. The impact of Cameron’s earliest settlers can still be seen all over town. The rich history of Cameron & Milam County was deeply rooted in agriculture. Milam County’s natural beauty has not changed much, and some of Cameron’s loveliest vistas and best activities are found inside one of eleven city parks. Enjoy a picnic and bird watching on the 25 acres of Wilson Ledbetter Park! Take a riding tour of Milam County’s historical bridges, along with viewing over 250 other historical markers throughout the county. Though our town is small, our roots run deep, and we thrive as a headquarters for two of the largest and most recognized-by-name businesses in Texas and the USA, 44 Farms and EBCO General Contractors, ltd. If you time your trip right, you can enjoy several events hosted by the Cameron Chamber. In October, is our Annual Steak, Stein, and Wine Fest featuring 44 Farms Steaks and Steak Flight Tastings. Or the annual Christmas Parade rated as the “Best Christmas Parade in Central Texas” with over 70 beautifully decorated entries. Whether you pack up and move here or just stop in for the day, Cameron wants to be your hometown. Visit us today and see for yourself that there is no place like Cameron! Check out our website at cameron-tx.com for updates of events within the community. Melanie J. Reed Executive Director and Retail Tourism Development Director of Cameron Chamber of Commerce www.cameron-tx.com
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Milam County: A Great Place To Live Milam County is a rural county in the heart of the Golden Triangle of Texas. Milam County
is composed of large variety of people from all different walks of life. But the people of Milam County has a common thread: they are all truly salt of the earth individuals! They are resilient, hard working, friendly people and they welcome you to Milam County. Looking for a new job or a beautiful place to live? Check out what we have to offer in the best county in Texas. From solar power to a powerful electrical grid; from bitcoin mining to the world’s largest data center; from agriculture to construction; and from the best rated schools to the largest independent home health care company in Texas, we have it all. Plus, we have space to live and breathe! Milam County is on the verge of being one of the largest solar producers infrom Texas Melanie and the home Welcome of the world’s largest bitcoin mining and data center. Both of these new fields offer many new job Judge opportunities. We even have training through our local Workforce solutions for those interested in Mayor these exciting new fields. Milam County offers a less stressful lifestyle; no traffic, slower pace, no congestion and low taxes. There is plenty of affordable land to buy and build a house. And we are centrally located within 45 minutes of Austin, Temple and Bryan-College Station. Check out Milam County and all of the wonderful bountiful opportunities that are available, right now! Steve Young Milam County Judge
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Mike McMahon and his family have been hard at work restoring several downtown spaces for use by future businesses such as a coffee shop, winery, microbrewery and boutique hotel.
Downtown Cameron Revitalization On Horizon Exciting things are in the works for downtown Cameron!
With the county offices currently in the process of being moved to the newly remodeled former hospital building, which will serve as the county’s new Annex, there are several renovations taking place in part of downtown Cameron. Investors like Mike McMahon and his family are excited for the possibilities in downtown. The McMahons have purchased the old MHMR building, Bea’s Kitchen, the JC Penney building that houses Old Town Cameron and the current auditor’s office and are busy restoring them to the original glory. “We have been doing this for 10 years,” McMahon said. “Slowly but surely we have been buying properties and fixing them up, doing all the work ourselves. It is a work of love and enjoyment. If you think about what you do it is more art than work. If you think about it that way it is different. If you do your best to get the buildings into working conditions where people can begin to enjoy them, then we are contributing and that is impactful.” McMahon, who lives in Georgetown, has property in Groesbeck and has driven through Cameron for years. He decided it would be a good investment. “Why Cameron? I travel through Cameron on a regular basis,” he said. “All the properties that we own I try to keep them at a distance where I can keep an eye on them. This way I can talk to the people owning the businesses and I can see them.” Continued on Page 8
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There are plans for a boutique hotel on the top floor of the JC Penney building in downtown Cameron.
“When the judge decided to vacate the downtown buildings I jumped on it,” he said. Basically by opening them up to me I can turn around and open them up to others who will be able to provide downtown services that are needed in this community. We can accomplish that. There is a right time and place for things to come together and for this to work.” McMahon had a tech company that was acquired by Microsoft and he now spends his time working to restore buildings for future use by entrepreneurs. He said he has always best interested in building things. He and his wife and kids have been buying old buildings for the last 12 years or so and renovating them. They take them back to the time frame that they were built in and then find entrepreneurs that want to run businesses in them. “A lot of our tenants are doctors and nurses and restaurants, barbers, that like this old style and look of this buildings,” he said. “It creates a better feel for their staff and patrons. When we look at these building we are just stewards of this stuff. Basically we come in and we try to fix these things.” “I am excited for the opportunities for businesses and for residents to have new places to go at home for everything from shopping to entertainment,” Ginger Watkins, Cameron Economic Development Foundation Director said. “This will provide services that will enhance the quality of life for our citizens.” Big things coming “Entrepreneurs and developers are looking for character and lifestyle elements to invest in and we have that here in Cameron,” Watkins said. “While in the past and maybe currently those buildings don’t look historical, the bones are there. We should embrace this change. We have been blessed with people who have seen the potential of what we have and what it can be.” McMahon is one of those investors. “If you can recall this building (the MHMR building) was very moldy from roof leaks and the roof was bad,” he said. “It had a dropped ceiling and all the brick was plastered over. We said this building was built in 1896 what was the original intention and what did they build this for? We are bringing our art to it, but ultimately we are uncovering what was already built over 100 Continued on Page 9
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years ago. We are just bringing that back out. We looked at old photos and talked to people about what they remembered to get to that result.” “Luckily people like that now,” he said. “In the 1960s when urban renewal was started everyone was covering it up, but now people are wanting things to look like originally intended. We are modernizing it but keeping the spirit of the building as best as we can so they are usable. Buildings must be used or they are hard to maintain and they will die. Hopefully this building will stand for another 100 years.” McMahon is also looking to help assist the entrepreneurs to grow those businesses. He said plans are in the works to place a coffee shop, microbrewery, winery and boutique hotel in the space. “We see this building (MHMR) housing a coffee house and meeting place for everyone,” he said. “There are different stakeholders interested in opening that here. We plan to extend some things out back to be able to put a drive thru. There will also be outdoor seating in the front of the building.” He has plans to restore the building currently housing the county auditor’s office to the same look and he said he would love to see a winery go into that part. “What can we do to provide the types of businesses people want to see downtown?” he said. “We can leverage the beautiful square that downtown has to attract people and give them services and things to do.” He is currently replacing the bricks on the outside of the Bea’s Kitchen building and then plans to restore the murals to their original look. He said the Cheeves Brothers mural was probably painted in the late 1800s. “I want to bring that look and feel back to downtown,” McMahon said. “We are working with a group out of Waco looking to put a microbrewery in the back part of that space. We will then put in a community space there for small weddings, reunions and things like that in the front of Bea’s. We would love to be able to use that street between for an outdoor space for community events and festivals. That area sets up so well for that.” Continued on Page 10
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Two murals were discovered on the walls of the Bea’s Kitchen building and work is being done to restore them.
He also has plans to restore the JC Penney building to its original look and hopes that it will one day house a boutique hotel on the top two floors along with space for farm-to-market type businesses. “Back in 1891 when that was built the windows were there and it was beautiful,” he said. “We are going to remove the dropped ceiling to see the bead board and hope to restore the original beauty of the outside of that building without the stucco.” The third floor of the building will house a boutique hotel with around seven rooms. The space is beautiful and still mostly in its original form and still houses a freight elevator that he plans to keep in place to keep the buildings history alive. “This will set up very well for the community for a very small boutique hotel, so that if you have people coming into town for a wedding or family reunion or anything like that they will have a unique place to stay,” he said. “The changes that are happening are great for local entrepreneurs and those who are looking to open a new business,” Watkins said. “These new investors are wanting to collaborate with entrepreneurs. They understand what goes along with opening a new business. They are offering opportunity to those that may not have the capital, but have a vision.” Watkins said Cameron is so fortunate to have those people who have invested here with that attitude. The former Mercantile Bistro in downtown has also been purchased and is currently looking for someone to rent the space and put a restaurant in. Changes will also come to the current Milam County Extension Office, which will soon house The Parlour - a new salon and pampering business. She said Austin and Georgetown are moving this way and Temple is growing southeast according to real estate data. That movement gives Cameron the opportunity to re-imagine a downtown area where you can gather to socialize or shop, a place that is open to those who live here and those who just might come to play. “We have great businesses downtown already with The Bling Box and Chelle’s and our restaurants,” Watkins said. “We need complementary businesses to those already in place. People who want to stop in want multiple things to look at. This is what is needed to bring others to Cameron.” For more information email mmcmahon01@gmail.com or visit RailfanOnMain on Facebook.
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What’s Going On MAY
Lions Club Auction - May 2-4 Tune in to KMIL to help the Cameron Lions Club raise funds for community donations daily. Cameron Funfest - May 6-7 Working for Cameron is busy planning the 8th Annual Cameron Funfest & BBQ Shootout! Come enjoy the festivities at Wilson-Ledbetter Park. The event will include the BBQ Competition, a Beer & Brat Trot 5k, Kid Fish, Arts & Crafts, Horseshoe & Washer Tournaments, and free live music during the Party in the Park on Friday night! Yoe Day - May 12 Cameron ISD students honor Mr. and Mrs. Yoe in this annual remembrance at Oak Hill. Memorial Day Memorial Service May 30 Service held in front of the Milam County Courthouse at 10 a.m.
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What’s Going On JULY
Milam County Fireworks Celebration - July 4 This year’s event co-sponsored by the Rockdale and Cameron Chambers of Commerce will be held in 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. 20-22 Held at Fair Park in Rockdale each October with livestock show, nightly entertainment, carnival and pageant. Fun for all. Steak, Stein & Wine Festival - Oct. 15 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-ortreat 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. 12 Crossroads 2022 l
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What’s Going On DECEMBER
Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade - Dec. 1 This year’s theme is Musical Notes & Holiday Floats. Held the first Thursday of December in downtown Cameron at 6:30 p.m. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus on the Downtown Square. Chamber Classic Basketball Tournament - Dec. 8-10 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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What’s Going On MARCH Little River Basin Master Gardeners Plant Sale - March 4 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 23-25 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.
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Steak, Stein & Wine Festival T
he Cameron Chamber of Commerce will host the Steak, Stein and Wine Festival in historic downtown Cameron on Oct. 15, 2022. 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. Steak will be prepared on an open pit by Trey Felton with the Thorndale Meat Market. Enjoy wine and beer tasting from Triple C Winery, En Gedi Winery, and 5D Travelin Tavern, along with food from Hot Corners, Jazzy J’s and more. Festival events will begin at 10 a.m. in historic downtown Cameron Cameron’s Downtown Square will be packed with activities throughout the day. Shop local artisans and retailers, chow down on food truck treats, explore our museums, play yard games, or enjoy your glass of wine while you listen to live music. Visit the Old Town Cameron exhibit to see the history of Cameron. Enjoy the Cameron Car Club Car Show with over 60 entries. Enjoy activities for the kids like bounce houses, Kid’s Cowboy Zone and photo booth. Music will be played all throughout the day, with bands like South 77 Band and KCD Band, just to name a few. The night is closed out with a street dance for all ages to enjoy. For additional information check the Cameron Area Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page or visit steaksteinwinefestival.com. Artists, crafters, and other vendors may call Melanie Reed at (254) 697-4979 or email Melanie at chamber@camerontx.com.
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Cameron Christmas Parade D
owntown Cameron is a holiday wonderland on the first Thursday in December as the Cameron Chamber of Commerce presents its annual Christmas Parade. This year’s theme is Musical Notes and Holiday Floats. The parade takes its traditional route around the downtown square with floats, marching bands, decorated trucks and of course, Santa! The event also features vendors and food trucks along with visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The night ends with music on the courhouse lawn and a street dance. Find out more at www.cameron-tx.com.
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Cameron Air Show T
he Cameron Municipal Airport is all a buzz in mid-April for the Cameron Air Show and Fly-in. The airport was reopened for use by the public with a ribbon cutting and air show in 2021 featuring an acrobatic performance by a 1940s-era plane. The event continued in 2022. The event features an air show, vendors and food trucks and fun for all. It is free to the public. It also featured music from South 77 Band and acrobatic performances as well as planes on display for viewing. Contact Ginger Watkins at (254) 6974970 or gwatkins@cameronindustrialfoundation.com for vendors information. Visit https://www.cameronindustrialfoundation.com for news about the 2023 event.
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110 W. 1st - Cameron Facebook: oldtowncameron - www.MCRM-OTC.org
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Milam County Museums Milam County Jail Museum 201 East Main, Cameron Tuesday & Saturday Call for new hours (254) 697-8963
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Old Town Cameron a living history A
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. Jamie Larson with the Milam County Train Museum said that Johnson was gifted with being able to remember what Cameron used to look like. Old Town Cameron is currently in the process of moving in with the Milam County Museum.
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Milam County Museums C
ameron has a unique complex of museums offering a glimpse of the past in the downtown business/government office district.
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 three-story 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) 697-8963 to arrange a time.
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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. Call (254) 697-8963 to find out the hours for the museum.
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. The museum is currently in the process of moving into the space next to the Milam County Museum in downtown Cameron. For information contact Jamie Larson at (512) 455-9591. 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 Nashvilleon-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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Parks and Facilities CAMERON CITY PARK
300 E. 4th Street, Cameron TX 76520 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 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.
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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.
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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. Crossroads 2022 27 l
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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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Milam Community Theater The Milam Community Theater presents live theater in Milam County. The 2022 season kicked off with “Jeeves at Sea” in March. The remaing shows for the 2022 season are: “The Wizard of Oz” in July and August and “Murder on the Orient Express” in October. 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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Cameron Public Library T
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. You can find more information at https://cameron.ploud.net/
CAMERON PUBLIC LIBRARY 304 East 3rd Street, Cameron, TX 76520 254.697.2401
The Yards of Cameron
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Providing Milam & Surrounding Counties With Top-Grade Cattle Auction Services
Milam County Livestock Auction, LLC.
Sale Every Friday at Noon Cattle Accepted Thursdays & Friday at 8 a.m. Kitchen Open Every Friday from 11 a.m. until the end of sale.
We appreciate your business & are just a phone call away! Kenny Mingus Cell: 254.482.1170 Sale Barn: 254.697.6697
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Cameron ISD C
ameron Independent School District has approximately 1,800 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!”
CAMERON ISD 304 E. 12th Street , Cameron TX 76520 254.697.3512
RANDY HUGHES
Registered Professional Land Surveyor
Boundary Surveys - Title Surveys - Topographic Surveys Easements - Route Surveys - Subdivisions Residential, Farm and Ranch P.O. Box 1135 212 N. Central Ave. Cameron, Texas 76520
www.hughessurveying.net
Office (254) 697-3646 Cell (254) 654-8283 Fax (254) 697-8776
Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying #10055300
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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 Robbi Newton
Winnie L. Nursing and Rehabilitation offers a SECURE UNIT for residents requiring additional assistance due to Alzheimer’s or Dementia
254-697-4985 2104 North Karnes, Cameron, TX 76520
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City of Cameron Contacts City Manager
Code Enforcement
254.697.6646 citycam@camerontexas.net
Rene Miller 254.697.6361 rmiller@camerontexas.net
City Secretary Amy Harris 254.697.6646 aharris@camerontexas.net
Street Department Craig Arnold 254.697.6646
Water and Wastewater Services Brandon White 254.697.6646
Cameron City Council Mayor - Bill Harris Ward 1 - Maurice Goza Ward 2 - Nathan Fuchs Ward 3 - Kyle Deal Ward 4 - Lakethia Sims Ward 5 - Virgie Hardeman At-Large - Cliff Cryer 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. 34 Crossroads 2022 l
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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 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 Mike Clore 254.697.7033 512 N. Jefferson, Cameron TX 76520
Sgt. David Yarbrough 254.697.7041 512 N. Jefferson, Cameron TX 76520 Crossroads 2022 35 l
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Milam County Contact 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 Bryan Burns, Coordinator 102 W. Fannin, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.7060
WIC (Women, Infants & Children) Jennifer Ranspot, Director 211 S. Houston, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.4913
Courthouse Second Floor, 102 S. Fannin, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.7010
District Clerk Karen Berry 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 Gary Ivy 204 N. Central, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.7031
County Auditor Danica Lara 103 W. Main, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.7026
Historic building space in Downtown Cameron for lease! Mike and Kim McMahon
mmcmahon01@gmail.com Find us on Facebook @RailfanOnMain
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Milam County Contact 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 Henry Hubnik 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 Art Neal 512.446.2580
Milam County AgrilLife Extension 254.697.7045
Custom Homes Plan Design Additions Remodeling Siding Roofing Metal Buildings 208 South Crockett Cameron, Texas 76520 Telephone: 254-697-2186 FAX: 254-697-2888
Email: stan@ebco1.com or jason@ebco1.com
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Milam County Contact 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
Precinct 2
Precinct 4
Sam Berry 512 N. Jefferson, Cameron TX 76520 254.697.7008
Gary Northcott 123 S. Main St., Thorndale TX 76577 512.898.5252
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
Meghan Land - Administrator (254) 627-1200 cameron001@heartshomeshands.com 419 W. Gillis, Cameron, Texas 76520
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Taking good care of your oral health is important at any age. We offer a full range of dental care services - from routine cleanings to fillings, root canals, whitening and veneers and even full mouth reconstruction - to help make sure your smile stays healthy and bright through the years. Pediatric dentistry General dentistry L Cosmetic dentistry L Dentures & partials L L
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Dr. Stanley Hutchison, DDS 116 E. 1st Street, Cameron
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