This Week in Texas History
Mannen Clements, Sr. decided to take a break from politicking on Mar. 23, 1887 and stepped into a Ballinger barroom for a refreshing drink. What he got instead was a deadly barrage of bullets.
Lifestyle
Better Living for Texans
A healthy breakfast is a must for kids. Skip it, and your kids will be playing nutritional catch up for the rest of the day.
Let’s talk about… Vacant houses
The City of Hamilton has a large number of vacant, and even abandoned, houses.
JHS event raises $17K
Jonesboro High School’s senior class raised more than $17,000 at its baked potato dinner and senior auction Feb. 27.
Hamilton County Historical Museum
The Hamilton County Museum is still working on improvements. The museum is working on
Alzheimer’s Association offers virtual training
The Alzheimer’s Association will present a free virtual education program Tuesday, March 16, from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
HHS takes bite out of Rattler Relays
Hamilton’s varsity girls claimed their second consecutive track championship, and the varsity boys followed up a runners-up finish in Dublin the previous week with a Tolar Rattler Relays title last Thursday. Hamilton’s junior varsity squads claimed second in Tolar.
Green on honor roll at UMHB
Hamilton High School alum Sarah Green is listed on the Dean’s Honor Roll for the Fall semester of 2020 at The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton.
Hamilton High School’s ag mechanics team
Hamilton High School’s ag mechanics team rang the bell last Wednesday for their success showing a custom trailer at the San Antonio Stock Show. Team members are Morgan Mehaffey, Emiley Hale, Denver Poe and Dawson Melde.
Museum meeting
There will be a meeting of the Hamilton County Museum on Thursday, Mar. 11 at 5:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
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