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Big Elm Creek, Deer Creek, and Middle Yegua Creek waterquality training set for October 20
A Texas Watershed Steward workshop on Big Elm Creek and other nearby watersheds, including Deer Creek, Pond Creek, Middle Yegua Creek, and Brushy Creek, will be held on October 20 in Cameron.
Lone Star SAM - County Concerns
Howdy Folks, Welcome to the first edition of Ask Lone Star SAM. Yup, that’s me -- Lone Star SAM. You can call me Sam, but just so you know, Sam stands for Straight Answer Man. Yes sir and ma’am. Ask me a straight question and I’ll get you a straight answer. No offense to the good folks who work at this here newspaper. But my job isn’t to get some big long story or nothing. Nope. You ask me a question and I head straight to the source and get the answer. Pretty simple, like me.
Gospel Artist Gene Higgins to Perform Free Concert Sept. 13 in San Gabriel
Internationally known gospel singer and songwriter Gene Higgins will perform a free concert on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. at San Gabriel Christian Church, located at 184 County Road 421, about seven miles north of Thorndale.Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, Higgins is a pioneer in Christian country music. He is the founding president of the Christian Country Music Association (CCMA) and has written and recorded more than 300 songs throughout his career.
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Milam County Historical Museum & 1895 Jail: Open Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Jail tours available by appointment during the week. Call 254-697-8963.