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THIS WEEK IN TEXAS HISTORY

Twenty-four year old Sam Houston joined a Masonic lodge in his home state of Tennessee on Jul. 12, 1817, a couple of decades before members of the fraternal order helped shape the future of Texas.

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor,

Tam’s Takes

Little Brother is a repeater. He heard something the other day along the lines of “wash your hands and don’t be racist.” He picked up part of it and got the rest a little off.

PRESERVING THE PAST

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The once largest Baptist church in Hamilton County is in the process of a rebirth.

Better living for Texans

Support your health with nutrition

SCOOP

Saturday is Independence Day, a day we celebrate this country coming together to fight the tyranny of England’s rule.

Back to the Bible

The Almighty in His holy word has given the standard by which we are to govern our lives (Jn. 12:48). To be pleasing to God we must abide by the divine standard (Mt. 7:21). Sadly, there are many that want to abide by other standards than the Lord’s.

THIS WEEK IN TEXAS HISTORY

In the wee hours of Jul. 3, 1937, a woman in Amarillo listened to missing aviator Amelia Earhart’s desperate radio call for help from halfway around the world.

Briefly

Legion hosts drawing

Hamilton Historic Main Street Press Release: June 2020 Main Street Advisory Board Meeting

The Hamilton Historic Main Street Advisory Board met on June 23 at noon at Studio on the Square for a regularly scheduled meeting. This was the second time the board has had a chance to meet in person, but this time with a different atmosphere while remaining six feet apart and offering virtual connectivity as an accommodating option.