COLLEGE STATION – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced agricultural producers nationwide have already received more than $4 billion through the Emergency Relief Program, representing nearly 67% of the more than $6 billion projected to be paid through this phase of the program. Eligible producers in Texas have received $557.5 million in funding to date.
The 87th annual Taylor Family Reunion was held at the Lions Center on July 4.
AUSTIN – New opportunities and scenery are available to hunters this fall through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s drawn hunt permits program, now accepting applications for a shot at almost 10,000 permits in 62 hunt categories.
Shauna Melde won the smoker from the American Legion Cunningham Post on Friday. Shauna’s husband, Oscar accepts the pit from Legion Commander Darryl Moore and members Ron Peter, Mary Sealy, Bob Self and Robert Jackson Not pictured are Glenn Jones, Michael Goetz and Jim Keay. The materials for the smoker were donated by Robert Gartman of Comanche Cleaners and it was constructed by the Hamilton High School welding class under the supervision of instructor, Jeffrey Jones. “There was outstanding support from the community,” said Self. Courtesy Photo
Hamilton Bull Sharks head to the Regional Swim Meet this Saturday in College Station. Photo by Kim Hinton
Spectators celebrate Independence Day with the reading of the Declaration of Independence on the courthouse lawn by Daniel New and volunteers. Photo by Kim Hinton
WELCOME NEW SHOPS ON THE SQUARE - Texas Rose Tattoo Comission and Black Sheep Mercantile celebrated their grand opening Saturday with tacos, beer and sodas. The new shops are located downtown on Henry Street. Above, Black Sheep Mercantile owner Amy Cowart with her parents Marilyn and Daniel Schumert welcome customers during the Grand Opening. At right, Shawn Warcot, owner of the Texas Rose Tattoo Commission, visits with guests. Below, a guest meets one of the artists, Steve Varner.
Kids of all ages enjoyed Sunday’s 4th of July festivities at Pecan Creek Park. Below, Heidi and Isaac Partain were among the many volunteers who made the event a success. Staff Photos/Kim Hinton
Temperatures nearing 100 degrees did not stop Hamiltonians from attending the Fourth of July festivities in Pecan Creek Park, Sunday evening.
Editor’s Note: Evant Independent School District Superintendent Brenda Martinez was recently spotlighted in the Texas Association of School Administrators; “Inspiring Leaders” section of TASA Insight. The series highlights TASA’s commitment to leadership and describes school leaders who inspire others as they work to prepare future-ready students.
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