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Evant opens virtual academy

On Tuesday, Evant ISD opened its virtual school, Texas Virtual Tech Academy (TVTA) as a new learning option for K-12 students around the state.

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Court honors officer for lifesaving response

Hamilton County commissioners met Tuesday morning and approved the consent agenda, heard a presentation about life insurance and recognized a county law enforcement officer with a life-saving award.

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CIRCUS TIME- A drive-in circus

CIRCUS TIME- A drive-in circus came to Hamilton’s Fair Park last weekend with monster trucks and thrilling acts. Staff Photos

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Making a difference

The emergence of a global pandemic this spring brought health care careers into the spotlight.

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USDA reminds farmers of deadline to update safety-net crop yields

USDA’s Farm Service Agency reminds farm owners that they have a one-time opportunity to update Price Loss Coverage program yields for covered commodities on the farm. The deadline is September 30, 2020, to update yields, which are used to calculate the PLC payments for 2020 through 2023. Additionally, producers who elected Agriculture Risk Coverage should also consider updating their yields. “The last time farmers could update yields for these important safety-net programs was in 2014,” said FSA Administrator Richard

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CAUTION

Water covered the roadway in several areas of the county last week, making crossing dangerous for motorists.

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WEEKEND FUN

Brad Guinn and family manned the grill for Wenzels Labor Day burgers; Ray Sneed and son Jayden enjoyed the carnival; Bryson Kuhl won the mutton bustin’.