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Hamilton is raising a glass to something new this spring as the community prepares to debut its first-ever Sip & Stroll wine-tasting event on Saturday, March 28 from 3 to 7 p.m.

Dear Editor, The Community Foundation of Hamilton County hosted the fourth annual Community Thanksgiving Lunch on Thanksgiving Day.

I’ve said it before and I will say it again - Hamilton, Texas has the biggest hearts I know!

The past two fourths of July when the Declaration of Independence is read on the Hamilton County Courthouse steps, as your Mayor, I have shared with you that I believe far too many people wake up that morning planning on grilling out or going to the lake, and not nearly enough begin the day realizing it is a celebration of the Declaration of our nation’s independence from the tyranny of Great Britain.

On Oct. 10, the Hamilton General Hospital Healthcare Foundation held its first annual Clay Shoot bringing together 54 shooters across 14 teams for a day of friendly competition, camaraderie, and community support.

In July, I introduced you to Mills Mehaffey, a senior this year at Hamilton High School who was in the final qualification stage of becoming an Eagle Scout.

A small rural school is more than a place for learning — it’s the heart of the community.

It’s a great time to be a Hamilton Bulldog sports fan! The girls’ cross-country team just won their fourth straight state championship! Our girls’ volleyball team just won their Regional semifinals and will play Tuesday in the volleyball regional final in Fort Worth. And if you didn’t attend the Hamilton Bulldogs’ football game Friday against DeLeon for the district championship, you missed one of the greatest team efforts and comebacks I’ve ever seen.

Dear Editor, The squeals of excitement from 461 children choosing their very own free book during Halloween Trick or Treat on the Square last Fri- day said it all-this year's Boo for Books event was a huge success!