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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.

A new page has turned over in Hamilton as major boards met in an ambassadors workshop Saturday to plan for the city’s future.

With school coming back in session, teachers and students have started kicking it in gear, especially Rob Cochran’s fourth period class.

MORE STOCK SHOW PICS- Students of all ages worked for months at home to prepare for this year’s Hamilton County Youth Fair. When they all came together, they shared experience and knowledge to help each other do the best they could. Judges, adults and older exhibitors offered tips and assistance to those just starting their stock show careers. Many of this year’s big winners began as third graders and found success, rewards and scholarships along the way. Staff Photos/Kim Hinton

Those looking for a healthy way to start off the new year need not look too far as the Hamilton Healthcare System offers the Hamilton Wellness Center.

In an effort to be “green,” households are switching from disposable grocery bags to those that are reusable. While this can help reduce waste, it is important to remember that reusable bags can get dirty or contaminated with germs that can make us sick. If contaminated bags are used to carry food, then the food being carried could also become contaminated. Stay healthy and “green” while keeping your bags clean by following the advice below.