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Screwworms Arrive in Texas

Confirmation of nation’s first cases of New World screwworm came last week when animal health officials detected suspect lesions on the umbilical cord of a young calf in Zavala County, just west of

A variety of felony and misdemeanor cases were recently resolved in Judge John W.

Two people were rescued in a boat in Pond Creek at FM 2027 during the flooding conditions over the weekend. Photo from Milam County Fire Marshal’s Facebook

Two people were rescued due to rapidly rising water across Milam County.

Sports

The 2026 State Softball Championship games were held at the Red & Charline Mc-Combs Field in Austin May 28-30.

The following are the final scores and the State Champions for 2026.

CariAnn Foster takes sixth place at state in discus with a throw of 122’9”.

Three Cameron tracksters placed at the State Track Meet on Thursday, May 14, in Austin at the Mike A. Myers Track and Soccer Stadium.

Cameron Youths Race for the Gold at Annual Rotary Relays

The track at Cameron Elementary was buzzing with energy this past Friday as students in grades 3-5 competed in the annual Rotary Relays.

Opinion

Where’s the Beef on Property Tax Reform?

This week I want to revisit a subject we’ve talked about before, but one that deserves another look as we get closer to the next legislative session: property tax reform.

Capital Highlights: The Latest from Austin

Paxton hopes to unify Republicans after runoff Attorney General Ken Paxton and his allies began working to repair fissures among GOP voters after he routed incumbent U.S. Sen.

General on a Desperate Dash for Dixie

Gen. Winfield Scott, head of the Union armed forces, signed an order on Jun. 3, 1861 for the immediate arrest of Albert Sidney Johnston.

Thorndale

TREE Foundation Presents Over $34,000 in Grants to TISD

At the Thorndale ISD Board Meeting on Monday, June 8, the TREE Foundation proudly presented the Spring 2026 grant check to Thorndale ISD totaling $34,696.91.

Preusse Named Girls Track Athlete of the Year

Thorndale’s Bethany Pre usse has been named the Austin American-States man Girls Track Athlete of the Year and nominated as Overall Female Athlete of the Year Finalist.

The Thorndale Independent School District is hosting a accepting new student registration event on Wednesday, June 17 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the TISD Board Room.