UP, UP AND AWAY-
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Pink Out
A FIGHTER AND A HERO- Former Hamilton High School Principal Louis Lowe and HHS cheerleaders recognized former school secretary Mavis Finch Friday at the Pink Out Pep Rally. Finch is fighting breast cancer. Proceeds of $500 from Pink Out T-shirt sales were donated to the Hamilton Healthcare System mammography department.
Council picks project leaders
Hamilton City Council last Thursday chose key leadership for several projects, purchased equipment for street and water repairs and rescinded a condemnation resolution.
Court calls burn ban
Hamilton County Commissioners Court Tuesday morning enacted a burn ban to be in effect starting Friday, Oct. 14.
TXDOT’s 281 meeting Tuesday
The public is invited to bring their questions and comments about the upcoming US 281 Hamilton Relief Route Feasibility Study and Widening Project to Texas Department of Transportation’s first public meeting this Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hamilton Junior High Cafeteria at 400 S. College St.
Bacon Bash Saturday
Achin’ for bacon? This Saturday Cranfills Gap hosts the 11th annual Bacon Bash Texas, a bacon-themed cookoff and festival hosted each year in an effort to raise money for two causes: Niki Warms The Cold and the benefit of children with Type One Diabetes.
FOL collecting used books
In celebration of the 17th annual National Friends of Libraries Week, the Friends of the Hamilton Public Library is hosting a used book collection this Saturday.
First Lady visits Hamilton
On Oct. 4, First Lady of Texas Cecilia Abbott made an appearance in Hamilton for a ceremony and reception to celebrate Hamilton’s Historic Main Street.
Sip and Shop slated for Oct. 20
Several downtown merchants are hosting a Sip and Shop event next Thursday, Oct. 20 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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