Spectators lined the streets of Thorndale, Texas, as floats, performers, and local organizations made their way through town during the annual daytime Christmas parade on Saturday. Families gathered to celebrate the season with music, costumes, and festive community spirit. Photos Courtesy of Syrissa Dominguez
Laura Coker won the newspaper’s contest to come up with a name for our new mascot, the armadillo. Readers, meet Diggs!
US 77 will be temporarily closed overnight at the bridge over Sandy Creek on Thursday, Dec. 11, weather permitting. This closure affects the stretch of US 77 between Cameron and Rockdale.
Friday, after a 5-day jury trial, a Milam County Jury found Damion Corona, 52, of Cameron, guilty of First-Degree Felony, Continuous Sexual Abuse of Young Child in Judge John W. Youngblood’s 20th District Court. The jury returned their verdict in less than one hour.
Alfred Vrazel has announced the last show of The Vrazel Czech Polka Show on KMIL will be Dec. 28, 2025 after 70 years on air.