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Thu, 08/15/2019 - 5:00am

Cooking teams from all over Texas including teams from Hamilton, Decatur, McGregor and as far as Arlington gathered at Fair Park Aug. 3 for the annual Hamilton Bulldog Band barbecue cookoff. Hamilton...

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IT’S A PROBLEM- Vaping is a problem at Hamilton High School, and HISD school board has added nicotine to the drug testing panel beginning in the fall.

Thu, 08/08/2019 - 5:00am

Drug tests target vapers

Hamilton Independent School District will add nicotine to its drug screening panel this fall, according to Superintendent Clay Tarpley. It’s not smokers they seek, but vapers. “We do have a vaping...

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ALL HANDS- Fire departments from all over the region responded to the three-semi accident on Highway 281 North last Wednesday. The highway was closed until midnight as highway and hazmat crews cleared the area. Smoke from the wreck was visible from Olin. Photo by Jerry McAdams/Hico News Review

Thu, 08/08/2019 - 5:00am

Fiery wreck kills 2

A fiery accident involving three semi-trucks closed Highway 281 north of Hico for most of the day last Wednesday. The accident occured about 9 a.m. about 1.5 miles north of Hico, according to Texas...

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Thu, 07/25/2019 - 12:00am

WINNERS

WINNERS- Hamilton Herald-News staff returned from Decatur’s West Texas Press Association with two first place awards. Pictured are Maria Weaver, Tamee Ryan, Kym Jeschke and Kim Tyson. Photo by...

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Thu, 07/25/2019 - 12:00am

Program practically paves Polster’s path

Spread your wings and fly! 2019 Hamilton High School honor graduate Elaine Polster is the first student pilot to in Hamilton Soaring Club to become a licensed glider pilot, which means she can carry...

TOP HEADLINES

Johnson launches House campaign

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NEWS

08/15/2019 - 5:00am

Military, tip and prayers

On Aug. 16 there will be a rededication Ceremony at the Hamilton football fieldhouse to rename it to honor John Hall. T-shirts are being sold for the ceremony. Everyone is invited to come and be a part of the rededication ceremony and honor John....

Better Living for Texans

Hamilton County Master Gardeners

Council’s budget battle continues Thursday

Hunting, fishing licenses available Thursday

SPORTS

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08/15/2019 - 5:00am

MEET THE BULLDOGS

The Hamilton Bulldog football team held an inter-squad scrimmage last Saturday at Koo-ken Field, giving the community a chance to get a first glimpse at the 2019 squad. This Friday, the Dogs will be hosting the first-ranked team from District 6-2A,...

HONORING BIG JOHN

Bull Sharks taste state

LADY BULLDOG VOLLEYBALL CAMP

HCEC competes in lineman rodeo

OBITUARIES

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08/15/2019 - 5:00am

Cecil Lawrence Kelly passed away peacefully at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, Missouri, on July 9, 2019, having lived 88 years, 5 months and 28 days. He was born Jan. 11, 1931, in Hamilton County, the third of nine children born to Neal...