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Thu, 11/15/2018 - 12:00am

GOODBYE JUNIOR HIGH

GOODBYE JUNIOR HIGH- Hamilton Junior High’s parents of eighth-graders took over the pep rally last Thursday to dance through the decades and embarass their children. Pictured l-r for the ’80s are...

FoHISD- Hamilton’s school board recognized the Friends of Hamilton ISD board members at Monday’s meeting. Pictured are school board and FoHISD board members, l-r, Keith Gatewood, Gayle Edwards, Ashley Gardner, Angela Ellison, Julie Watson, TP Medlock, Sara Ensor, Brenda Andrews, Kelsi Clowdus, Jessica Coalson, Randy Lee, Charlette Boyd, Jon Lengefeld and Clay Tarpley.

Thu, 11/15/2018 - 12:00am

Board incentivizes 8th grade EOC test

Hamilton Junior High’s eighth graders, known for being so anxious to get to high school they might “blow off” the last two STAAR tests, will get an extra eight hours of school if they fail or fail to...

PLAYOFFS!!!: The Hamilton Bulldogs railroaded the Florence Buffaloes last Friday on the road 75-27 to earn a playoff bid for the first time since 2011. The Dogs will travel to Taylor to take on the Buffalo Bison at 7:30 pm this Friday in the bi-district round of the playoffs. Staff Photo

Thu, 11/15/2018 - 12:00am

Buff-kicking boots Dogs into playoffs

Playoff-bound 2018 may be remembered as a year of firsts for the Hamilton Bulldog football team. The 2018 schedule pitted the Bulldogs against three new opponents including Bremond, Rogers and...

AREA FINALISTS - After defeating Colorado City in three sets for a bi-district title, the area-finalist Lady Bulldog volleyball team traveled to Mineral Wells on Thursday of last week and fell to state-ranked Boyd in three competitive games. Above, the Lady Dogs shake hands with their area-round opponents following their final match.

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Thu, 11/08/2018 - 12:00am

BULLDOG FOOTBALL

Thu, 11/01/2018 - 12:00am

- Lady Bulldog fans packed the house and the Hamilton High School Band sounded off as the above seniors played their final home game on Tuesday of last week. 10 seniors were recognized with their...

NEWS

11/15/2018 - 12:00am

Alzheimer’s: How to take away the keys

“What are you talking about? Why can’t I drive?” his blue eyes fill with tears and look blankly into mine. “Remember? Dr. Robbye said no driving.” “When? I don’t remember that. That’s ridiculous.” We still have this conversation, even though Jamie’s...

FSA elections begin

SWHP changes affect Medicare recipients

Briefly

Republicans get sweep in mid-term elections

Buff-kicking boots Dogs into playoffs

SPORTS

TEAM ROPING- Above, Mel Smith, Tolar, and Gary Jacobs, Vernon, won the 10.5 Shootout at Circle T during Wednesday’s 40+ Team Roping Championship Finals.

11/15/2018 - 12:00am

2508 teams compete for 40+ championship

A year of practice pens, road trips and competitions, of heat, cold, wind and rain, of exhilaration, disappointment and determination, culminated Nov. 7-11 at Circle T with the 40+ Team Roping Championships Finals. During five days of competition,...

ELKS ARE DISTRICT CHAMPS!

Sub-varsity Dogs buffalo Florence

ALL-DISTRICT VOLLEYBALL

HAMILTON FIGHTING BULLDOG MARCHING BAND

BULLDOG FOOTBALL

OBITUARIES

11/15/2018 - 12:00am

Mary Stouder Gentry, 77, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, in Hamilton County. Graveside services were held Monday, Nov. 12, at Nocona Cemetery in Nocona. Comanche Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Gentry was born Feb. 2, 1941,...

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