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State sales tax revenue near $3 billion in November

AUSTIN — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Tuesday said state sales tax revenue totaled $2.98 billion in November, 6.3 percent less than in November 2019.

Food assistance deadline Dec. 11

WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds farmers and ranchers that the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) is Dec. 11, 2020. This program provides direct relief to producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19.

Guest column: Not my grandfather’s house anymore

I never thought about the house my dad’s parents built quite like I am thinking about it now, Thanksgiving 2020.Time has lurched forward without our noticing it and suddenly things have changed.

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FSA: $7-plus billion paid in food assistance

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced that in the first month of the application period, the USDA Farm Service Agency approved more than $7 billion in payments to producers in the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. CFAP 2 provides agricultural producers with financial assistance to help absorb some of the increased marketing costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Tax bills delayed

Hamilton Central Appraisal District tax bills should start arriving in mailboxes the latter part of this week.

Respiratory therapists recognized at HGH

Respiratory therapists (RTs) at Hamilton Healthcare System are valued members of the healthcare team.

Dogs ghosted by the Eagles in Kooken Field finale

Eight Bulldog seniors played their final home football game at Kooken Field Friday night, including Colby Bailey, Jakob Walton, Erich Eilers, Denver Poe, Luis Najera, Xander Ceresini, Dawson Armstrong and Ethan LeGrande. In a spirited match between two comparable teams battling for the fourth and final playoff spot in District 7-2A beneath an October blue moon, a convocation of visiting Rio Vista Eagles roosted at Kooken Field and flew the coop with a heartbreaking 30-19 victory over the host Bulldogs.

TRICK-OR-TREAT

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Trick-or-treaters of all ages enjoyed Trick or Treat on the Square Friday afternoon, organized by Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and hosted by the area businesses. Staff photos