City boasts high sales tax revenue
Good news has been received by the city of Hamilton as the highest monthly sales tax ever was received in February.
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Cosmetology students statebound
COSMO GIRLS HEADED TO STATE - Advancing to state are Scarlett Wynne, Lesly Villanueva and Alicia Gonzalez 1st Place in design a salon, Superior Rating; Morgan Thomisson, Isabel Ortiz, Braelee Martin and Carlie Parrott 1st Place Design a salon, Superior Rating; Lizzeth Villegas 1st Place Day & Evening Combout, Superior Rating; Lily Emeyabbi 1st Place Photo Panel How to Straighten Hair, Superior Ratin; Daniela Puente 1st Place Photo Panel How to Thermal Curl Hair, Superior Rating; Scarlett Wynne 2nd place Cosmetology; Lesly Villanueva 2nd place Nail Art; and Scarlett Wynne, 1st Place Prepared Speech. Scarlett Wynne, Alicia Gonzalez, Lesly Villanueva, Isabel Ortiz, Carlie Parrott, Daniela Puente & Lizzeth Villegas also placed third in the Cosmetology Quiz Bowl. Courtesy photo
Big Bend not a park overnight
A bill calling for the creation of Texas Canyons State Park was introduced in the Lone Star legislature March 2, 1933, but national status for Big Bend would be a long time coming.
be kind
Hamilton High School celebrated FCCLA Week along with Random Acts of Kindness Day last week through the community.
Better Living for Texans
If you are not familiar with quinoa (pronounced KEENwah), it might seem hard to cook. It’s actually very similar to making rice!
Court approves sale of surplus HCSO vehicles
A slew of extra vehicles from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department will soon be for sale after they were declared surplus by the Hamilton County Commissioners Court Tuesday.
Hamilton Community Center menu Feb. 23-March 1
The Hamilton Community Center is offering free, hot meals Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for anyone who would like to come by and eat.
Hamilton County Historical Museum
A memorial donation to the Hamilton County Historical Museum was made from The Searchers Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church in honor of Dr. Bill Craig.
Museum hosting annual drive
Do you love history? The Hamilton County Historical Museum is hosting its annual membership drive, and citizens can support the museum by becoming members.
Hamilton Public Library
Hamilton Public Library received the following memorials and honorariums in February.
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