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Thu, 09/17/2020 - 12:00am

COUNTY CHAMPS-Sparky assists band director Asa Hamilton in directing the Fighting Bulldog Marching Band in playing the school song following Hamilton’s record-setting game as the Bulldogs retain the...

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YOCHAM... out on bond

Thu, 09/17/2020 - 12:00am

Rangers arrest PD chief

City officials were shocked over the weekend to learn of the Texas Rangers’ arrest of Hamilton Police Chief Tony Yocham on sexual assault charges. According to Somervell County Sheriff’s Office,...

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SPARKS

Thu, 09/17/2020 - 12:00am

Council honors former judge

Former Hamilton mayor and municipal judge Charles Ray Sparks was honored at the Hamilton City Council meeting last Thursday for his years of service to Hamilton as mayor and municipal court judge....

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STRIKE TEAM-Hamilton alumnus Wayne Pietzsch and teammates Lt. Matt Quade and Captain Jason Rutherford of the Round Rock Fire Department deploy to California as part of a strike team from Texas to assist in fighting ongoing wildfires. Pietzsch is the son of Jerome and Alice Pietzsch of Pottsville.

Thu, 09/17/2020 - 12:00am

HHS alum deployed to California fires

Last Friday, the City of Round Rock deployed three firefighters and one fire apparatus to assist with ongoing wildfire rescue and containment efforts in California. Lt. Matt Quade, Captain Jason...

a Muddy good time

Thu, 09/10/2020 - 12:00am

a Muddy good time

Hamilton didn’t let a lot of rain and mud keep it from celebrating Heritage Days last weekend. Crowds sloshed through Fair Park and enjoyed rodeos, vendors, great music and a carnival. Top left,...

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COUNTY CHAMPS

09/17/2020 - 12:00am
Rangers arrest PD chief

09/17/2020 - 12:00am
Council honors former judge

09/17/2020 - 12:00am
HHS alum deployed to California fires

09/17/2020 - 12:00am
a Muddy good time

09/10/2020 - 12:00am

NEWS

09/17/2020 - 12:00am

COVID’s Labor Day weekend consequences not yet seen

Hamilton County has reported 108 total positive cases of COVID-19 and four deaths to the Department of State Health Services since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in March. Hamilton County Health Authority Dr. Randy Lee said the county saw...

Rangers arrest PD chief

Military, tip and prayers

National POW/MIA Recognition Day Friday

Bays completes First Responder certified counselor program

SPORTS

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09/17/2020 - 12:00am

HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT

Hamilton County Heritage Days held its first horseshow tournament on Saturday. The tournament paid cash to the top six teams and trophies to the top three. Winners of the 2020 HCHD Horseshoe Tournament sponsored by Ashmore Plumbing were Pablo Arryo...

School officials alter homecoming events

Hamilton 66, Hico 0 Dogs retain County title in record style

BEAST MODE

BULLDOG FOOTBALL

LADY DOG VOLLEYBALL

OBITUARIES

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09/17/2020 - 12:00am

Bertie Blanch (Martin) Berry, 87, of De Leon and formerly of Hamilton, peacefully passed away Monday, Sept. 7, 2020. Graveside services were held Sunday, Sept. 13, in Gentry’s Mill Cemetery with Brother Kenneth Wilson officiating. Mrs. Berry was...

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Cart Jones

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This week's headlines and a Heritage Days preview with Chris Blanton