Lifestyle

Joseph and Erika Blount proudly announce the birth of their son, Joseph Packard Blount, Jr. on Nov. 23, 2023.

4-H DISTRICT FOOD CHALLENGE

COURTHOUSE FILLS THE BOX

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched an online application for Direct Loan customers. More than 26,000 customers who submit a Direct Loan application each year can now use an online, interactive, guided application that is paperless and provides helpful features including an electronic signature option, the ability to attach supporting documents such as tax returns, complete a balance sheet and build a farm operating plan. This tool is part of a broader effort by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) to streamline its processes, improve customer service, and expand credit access.

Davy Crockett spent Christmas Day 1835 at Nacogdoches waiting for Ben McCulloch, but when the younger Tennessean was a noshow, his hero went on without him to San Antonio.

CHRISTMAS AT FIRST

THE GRINCH

The Hamilton Central Appraisal District has moved into a new home that was beautifully renovated and converted into office space by Paul and Susie Odom.

scenes from Hamilton Civic Theatre’s Christmas Showcase