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Hamilton High School has announced a new hire and she’s another familiar face, 2019 Hamilton graduate Sanjuana Olvera. She will be the newest Spanish teacher at HHS.
News
Hamilton High School has announced a new hire and she’s another familiar face, 2019 Hamilton graduate Sanjuana Olvera. She will be the newest Spanish teacher at HHS.
The first day of classes for Hamilton Independent School District’s 2026-27 school year is Wednesday, August 12. As this date rapidly approaches, the HISD board of trustees considered and approved several new and revised policies and procedures at their meeting on Monday.
Hamilton, Texas — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the successful completion of a comprehensive multi-agency emergency response training exercise conducted at Hamilton High School on Thursday, July 17.
Circle T Arena and Resort will be hosting the Hamilton Independent School District’s 23rd annual BBQ cookoff from August 7-8. This cookoff is to benefit the HISD Band Program and is sanctioned by the Lone Star Barbeque Society.
Lifestyle
In the early 1880’s, Marion Harvey Johnson settled in Hamilton County. In 1886, he married Elizabeth Rejoyce Adams, and they had 10 children. Now, in 2026, the children and grandchildren of those “original 10” will have their 75th annual Johnson Family Reunion.
The 54th Annual Dove Fest Parade is officially in motion with a date set for Sept. 5 and a theme in place.
Get creative with a variety of hands-on art and craft programs throughout July at Hamilton Public Library. From watercolor painting and paper quilling to jewelry making and fiber arts, there’s something for every age and skill level.
Sports
Perry Country Club is ramping up for the 34th annual Gary Wayne Schoen, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament this weekend. As classmates, friends and family gather to celebrate his life and enjoy his favorite pastime, 56 three-person teams will take to the course on Saturday and Sunday in memory of Schoen, who was a 1987 Hamilton High School graduate.
CLINICAL PRECISION: Fresh off coaching Decatur High School to consecutive 4A Division 1 volleyball state championships, Texas Girls Coaches Association 1A-4A Coach of the Year Stormi Snider, pictur
By Jaxon Hansard Another year, and to the delight of Texas high school football enthusiasts, another Dave Campbell Texas Football magazine (TFM) has hit the newsstands, answering the question for all inquiring minds about who is predicted to earn a state championship under the Friday night lights. There’s a little more anticipation around the magazine this year for supporters of the 2A-Division 1 State Champion Hamilton Bulldogs since they are slated to look a little different and will be in a new district.
Columns
Puzzled crew members watched from the deck of the “Indianapolis” on Jul. 26, 1945, as the top-secret cargo that had taken them to the Pacific island of Tinian in the Marianas was wrestled ashore.
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At funeral services in Mission on Jul. 8, 1956, friends and family of “Slats” Rodgers paid their last respects to the accident-prone pioneer aviator while marveling at the fact he died in bed of natural causes.
Wiley Post and his Australian navigator landed in New York City on Jul. 1, 1931 completing an epic around-the-world flight in record-breaking time.
Ross Shaw Sterling kicked off his campaign for governor on Jun. 20, 1930, by introducing himself to the Huntsville crowd as “the fat boy from Buffalo Bayou.” The 265-pound multimillionaire poked fun at his gigantic girth to divert attention from his much bigger bank account.
Clay Allison, the two-gun time bomb who called himself a “shootist,” died on Jun. 30, 1887 not from a bullet but under the wheels of his own wagon.
Obituaries
James Allen Kruse, 91, went peacefully home with his wife, Hertha, by his side on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Funeral services were held on July 13, 2026, at Riley Funeral Home.
Dudley Quinton Kelm, 74, of Katy, passed away peaceful-ly on July 11, 2026. Services will be held at St John Lutheran Church in Ham-ilton at 1 p.m.
Joseph Verne West Oglesby, born in Waco on April 10, 1964, passed away July 1, 2026, in Waco. Joseph, also known as “Crazy Uncle Joe,” loved helping everyone, even if that meant he went without. Joe also loved being the center of attention and making everlasting memories. Joe was a rough, tough outlaw and will be missed by all. He loved doing everything the Joe Oglesby way, the cowboy way.
James Lyle Kenton (Jim), age 84, died peacefully at home with his family on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Funeral service will be held on Friday, July 10, at Riley Funeral Home in Hamilton, at 11 a.m., with viewing at 10 a.m.
Joseph Allen Booth, lovingly known as “Pappy,” “Happy,” “Joe Cool,” and “JoJo” passed away on July 3, 2026, in Brownwood, at the age of 60. Joseph was born on February 21, 1966, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Betty Snell and James Booth.
