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Let’s talk about… Cease the grease It’s

It has been 2 ½ years since the Hamilton Herald-News ran a front-page story about the impact of grease on our city’s sewage system.

USDA assistance deadline Sept. 11

U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency reminds farmers and ranchers that the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program is Sept. 11. This program provides direct relief to producers who faced price declines and additional marketing costs due to COVID-19.

Bosque River Chapter

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The Bosque River Chapter of Daughters of the Republic of Texas were awarded Six Stars at the recent district meeting held in Eastland on Aug. 29.

Twindemic Docs say get a flu shot to avoid double whammy

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Doctors warn you need a flu shot this year more than ever before because of the looming ‘Twindemic’ about to strike across the country.

THIS WEEK IN TEXAS HISTORY

Two hundred Texans looking for a fight answered the call of Gen. William Walker and sailed for Nicaragua on Sep. 8, 1856.

XC on the run

The starting gates to the 2020 cross country season finally opened over the weekend.

Letter to the editor

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Dear Editor,

I once would vote Democrat or Republican depending upon the position of the candidate. Parties have changed so much over the years that I am now not satisfied with either party. In listening to news from all the media, this is the general position I see the parties taking today.

I see neither party as ideal, but with the last issue, I can say Socialism is just one step away from Communism. Where do you stand on issues?

Jack Karnes

scoop

To my neighbors: I am not harboring a diseased cow.

I am learning to play the cello.

And while the two may sound the same, the latter is the cause of the mournful wails coming from my house. Well, that’s not entirely true. Some of the howling may be from the dogs or the grandkids. The quarantine kitties just run under the bed.

It’s not easy, the cello. I’ve always heard, if you can play the piano, you can play any instrument. Maybe I put too much faith in that statement.

Final words on zoning

Hamilton’s zoning has two standard components – a color-coded Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinances that specify the regulations for each district. Both are on the city website at HamiltonTexas. com.

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor,