Stamps now cost 66 cents
The US Postal Service has raised the price of first-class “forever” stamps from 63 to 66 cents, effective this past Sunday, July 9.
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Houston odd man out in love triangle
On Jul. 12, 1839, Sam Houston wrote a letter to his favorite pen pal, a woman young enough to be his daughter, to say how much he missed her and his Texas.
Feudin’ deadline Friday
The Hamilton Civic Theatre is Feudin’ Again on Sunday, July 23 at 2 p.m. Deadline to sign up for the event is Friday.
Card of Thanks
The family of Kenneth Waggener wishes to thank everyone for their prayers, thoughts, remembrances, support, calls, cards and food during his hospital stay and his passing. The Hamilton General Hospital, Solaris Hospice, Riley Gardner Funeral Home, Hamilton Floral, Pottsville Trinity Lutheran Church, Pastor Teresa Davis, Pastor Aaron Kalbas, family, neighbors and friends were so special and comforting to us.
Citizens: Fix our streets
Five citizens addressed Hamilton City Council before its budget workshop special called meeting June 29 at City Hall.
Independence Day
Citizens gather at the Hamilton Courthouse for the reading of the Declaration of Independence on the morning of July 4. During the afternoon, families gathered at Pecan Creek Park for fun and fireworks hosted by Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. The Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department gave away nearly 1000 hot dogs and Hamilton Police Department handed out more than 400 snow cones. Staff Photos/Kim Hinton
Court issues burn ban, appoints Clerk
Hamilton County Commissioners approved a burn ban, appointed a new county clerk and concerned citizens expressed their concerns regarding incoming and current subdivisions during Tuesday morning’s commissioners court meeting.
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4H Car Wash Fundraiser
Thus Saith the Lord
GODLY LIVING
Hico Reunion next week
Hico’s Old Settlers Reunion will kick off next Tuesday, July 11, with the Miss Hico Scholarship Pageant in HiCo Hall. The pageant is free and begins at 6 p.m. Hamburgers by Dos Burros.
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