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TOURING FUN - The Bosque River Chapter of Daughters of the Republic of Texas met for lunch at New York Hill Restaurant in Mingus May 10, followed by a tour of the W.K. Gordon Center for Industrial History of Texas. During the meeting the new Texas Honor Day, The Treaty of Velasco, signed on May 14, 1836, was explained by prospective new member Sarah Jane Patton Miller. Members were encouraged to register for the state convention in Austin to be held May 26-28. Courtesy photo

First place team in accounting (l-r): Garrison Blackwell, Jaydon Watson, Caleb French and Jennifer Arteaga.

100 YEARS YOUNG- Nora Katharine Teague celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends on Saturday. Courtesy Photo/Kelly Kuhl

DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE- Hamilton girls and their dads enjoyed the Daddy-Daughter Dance last Thursday at St. John Lutheran Church. Photos by Tracy Cox and Kym Jeschke

Jake and Kesha Merchant are proud to announce the birth of their son, Jexyn Knox Merchant.

Not many businesses have been launched because of two standard-sized poodles, but for local pet treat baker Melody Barclay that’s exactly what happened.

BRETT ARNOLD Pre-K, Raibourn

HAMILTON CHAMBER HONORS- At its annual awards banquet Monday evening at Circle T Resort, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce recognized, above, Bob Self, American Legion Cunningham Post, Volunteer of the Year, presented by Candace Stroud; BreAnna Bullard, Companion In-Home Health Care, Business of the Year, presented by Carrie Pratt; and Billy Lawson, Agriculturist of the Year. At left, from top, Debbie Stevens, Storm’s, Best Customer Service; Melanie Ceresini, Focused Care, Employee of the Year; Melanie Housden, Melanie J Financial, Employer of the Year, presented by Nancy Diaz; and Abbie Housden, Pecan Creek Outfitters, Businessperson of the Year. Dr. Randy Lee, Chief of Staff at Hamilton Healthcare System, was named Citizen of the Year, but was unable to attend the event. Entertainment was provided by Presley Haile and Nick Brumley. Staff Photos/Kym Jeschke