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Kettles keep mission going for local Salvation Army

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 05:00

While the bell ringers will not be out this year, The Salvation Army kettles are out at Dutchman’s Hidden Valley and Wenzel Lone Star Meats.

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Military, tip and prayers

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 05:00

Please help me keep the servicemembers’ list current by calling changes to 784- 3357.

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Tarleton recognizes Crystal Apple honorees

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 05:00

STEPHENVILLE — Tarleton State University recognized five distinguished educators at a Nov. 30 virtual induction into the Crystal Apple Society.

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Despite the ravages of the cancer that would take his life in two months, Ben Lee Boynton made the long and difficult trip to Boston for his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame on Dec. 4, 1962.

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Meridian native named Senior sailor of the year

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 05:00

HOUSTON- Petty Officer 1st Class Scott Hewlett, a native of Meridian, Texas, was recently named Navy Talent Acquisition Group Houston’s Senior Sailor of the Year. Hewlett is. a 2004 Meridian High School graduate.

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36 cases

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 05:00

Hamilton General Hospital reported eight new cases of COVID-19 Monday and seven on Tuesday, with a total of 36 active cases as of Tuesday.

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TDLR extends licensure grace

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 05:00

AUSTIN – Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation licensees with renewable licenses that expired between Aug. 1 and Nov. 30 will be considered to hold emergency licenses valid for up to 120 days after their expiration dates.

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CHRISTMAS-TIME IS OFFICIALLY HERE

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 05:00

Hamilton’s 2019 Citizen of the Year James Lively lit the courthouse Christmas tree Monday evening, officially kicking off the Christmas season in Hamilton. This year, there will be no Christmas on the Square because of the COVID pandemic. Staff Photo

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A&M fraternity helps beautify City Lake

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 05:00

On the second weekend of November, 22 colligate members of the Beta Nu chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho at Texas A&M University visited Hamilton County for their semi-annual Brotherhood Retreat.