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Hamilton Central Appraisal District, in partnership with Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, will host a Wildlife Tax Valuation Workshop March 20 to assist landowners in understanding and qualifying for wildlife management appraisal.

I just checked with the latest on the grass fires in the panhandle of Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. The high winds of the past two days have made things much worse. The total loss is now estimated to be over 300,000 acres. I mention this because the Hamilton V.F.D. responded Friday to assist in battling a grass fire that destroyed close to 200 acres which to my understanding could and should have been prevented. It’s awfully dry and what one may think is a small, controlled fire can easily get out of hand.

Generous donors make center plans a reality

FOL meets Thursday

Hamilton Community Center is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Meals are served at 11:30 a.m. each day. Menu subject to change Thursday: Tamales, corn, chips, hot sauce and brownies. Donated by Lanham Methodist, dominoes and cards at noon.

While most of the county races are unopposed for the March 3 primary election, two candidates each are vying for the county judge and commissioner Precinct 4 positions.

A countywide burn ban was approved by the Hamilton County Commissioners Court at Tuesday’s meeting, The ban, which began Feb. 24, will run for 90 days unless terminated by the court.

The Hamilton General Hospital Healthcare Foundation will host its first Casino night this Saturday, Feb. 28.