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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

Robert Hasty and Alyssa Whaley of Bartonville, Texas are pleased to announce the arrival of their daughter, Levi Elizabeth, born on Dec. 22, 2021 at 8:56 a.m

Kyndall Ingram and Aaron Priest of Waco are excited to announce the arrival of their son, Brady James Priest on February 22, 2022.

WELCOME! - Pecan Creek Outfitters joins the Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday, March 5. Kym Jeschke/Staff Photo

TOPS TX 1871, Hico celebrated its 15-year anniversary as a chapter Jan. 23.

The Bosque Arts Center presents a night of music and nostalgia in February when the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra appears in Frazier Performance Hall. Sponsor packages for this special concert are currently on sale, while ticket sales open Monday, Jan. 24.

NASHVILLE – Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Dallas Frazier has passed away at age 82. Frazier penned hits such as “Elvira,” “There Goes My Everything,” “Alley Oop” and more. Artists such as Jack Greene, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Diana Ross, Engelbert Humperdink, Brenda Lee, Willie Nelson, Gene Watson, Merle Haggard, Charlie Louvin, Rodney Crowell, Poco, George Jones, Connie Smith, Charley Pride, and more recorded his songs.