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Hamilton ISD is buzzing with Bulldog pride this fall, from beloved community traditions to new opportunities that are shaping our students’ futures.

By Carolyn Balzen

Hamilton has been tagged the Dove Capital of Texas, and many refer to our Dovefest weekend as Hamilton’s signature celebration. It’s a fun-filled weekend with many activities, including a parade, various vendors around the square and a rodeo, culminating in a concert on Saturday night.

Letter to Editor: Thank you to all the Hamilton businesses that donated food to the Varsity Volleyball Tournament Hospitality room. Businesses that donated were El Jardin, Wenzel’s Lonestar Meat, Dairy Queen, Sonic, Storms, Hamilton Farm and Ranch, Chicken Express and Woody’s.

By Bartee Haile

Fresh Corn Facts

Great news from our City Administrator Stacey Norris. Texas New Mexico Power conducted a site visit in June and performed a walkthrough with Stacey, noting energy efficiency upgrades for all city buildings. Through that initial conversation, the City of Hamilton has been chosen to participate in TNMP’s pilot program, which offers brand-new lighting, thermostats, door sweeps, and other measures that can be installed by local contractors at no cost from TNMP.

Sharon Tate’s houseguest rubbed the sleep from his eyes on Aug. 9, 1969 and asked the tall intruder who he was and what he wanted. “I’m the devil,” answered Charles “Tex” Watson, “and I’m here to do the devil’s business.”

There are new faces you’ll see around city hall who already are and will be playing an integral part in the continued growth and development of Hamilton.

Chances are, you’ve gotten a scam text about unpaid toll charges or know someone who has. Now scammers are going even further and pretending to be the Department of Motor Vehicles from states all over the country. They insist that you pay for an "overdue travc ticket" and threaten to suspend your driving privileges (among other things) if you don't. Here’s how the scam works.