Public invited to learn more about City’s Downtown Sidewalk Project
The City of Hamilton is inviting residents, downtown business owners and com munity members to attend a public information meeting on the upcoming Downtown Sidewalk Project.
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Burleson joins TGCA Hall of Fame
Publisher’s Note: The Texas Girls Coaches Association recently named Marla (Henkes) Burleson as one of just four hall of fame inductees for 2026. Dating back to 1993, Burleson joins the elite company of 72 TGCA Hall of Fame honorees. Upon the announcement, TGCA released the following biography detailing Burleson’s illustrious coaching career.
More than a pipe dream
The City of Hamilton Downtown Sidewalk Project is underway. Work was scheduled to begin on Monday, according to the presentation made at the Hamilton City Council meeting last Thursday.
New city ordinance requiring helmets adopted during meeting
Protective helmets are now required for individuals aged 15 or younger operating bicycles, electric bicycles and electric scooters in public ways within the City of Hamilton limits. The Hamilton City Council approved this new ordinance regarding public helmets effective July 9.
Sheriff Ratliff brings experience, message of fairness and safety
With only 13 days in office, Hamilton County Sheriff Tommy Ratliff is already hard at work. Upgrading the department is on his agenda as a top priority, as well as providing training for the force.
Court considers fire and ICE
The Hamilton County Commissioners Court was kept busy approving contracts and agreements at their meeting on Tuesday. The court authorized a memorandum of agreement between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. The agreement sets guidelines for HCSO’s receipt of a second ICE grant that would possibly provide monies to repair and upgrade the Hamilton County Jail.
Texas Botanical Gardens to host Mothing Soiree
Goldthwaite, TX — July 6, 2026 — The Texas Botanical Gardens & Native American Interpretive Center, Inc. (TBGNAIC) invites the public to experience the beauty and mystery of the natural world after dark during Sip, Savor, and Study: A Mothing Soirée with Tessa Boucher, Wildlife Biologist with Texas Parks & Wildlife, on Friday, July 17, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Texas Botanical Gardens, 1219 Fisher Street, Goldthwaite.
A POP OF PINK
A POP OF PINK
SILAGE HARVEST
SILAGE HARVEST
Bulk Waste Facility offers special hours due to holiday
The City of Hamilton’s Bulk Waste Collection Facility and Burn Site will be open on Saturday, July 11, to make up for the July 4 holiday closure, and again on Saturday, July 18, from 8 a.m. to noon.
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