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Erie, PA — In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in Texas.

In the Jan. 20 Hamilton Independent School District board of trustees meeting, it was announced that three trustee positions for three-year terms are open for candidates for the HISD board election on May 2.

Despite the ice storm, low temperatures and heating units running overtime, there were no power outages in Hamilton County this weekend, said Hamilton County Emergency Management Director Lacy Alexander in Tuesday’s Hamilton County Commissioners meeting.

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, pinto beans, corn and brownies. Donated by Lanham Methodist, dominoes and cards at noon Friday: Goulash, salad, bread and cookies. Donated by Grace Methodist, dominoes and cards at noon Monday: BBQ sausage, salad, beans and pudding. Donated by Will Hale, Bingo at noon.

There was some confusion last week that I had resigned, through it was a misunderstanding regarding the resignation of Todd Jordan. I did not resign as mayor. Todd Jordan received a promotion with TXDOT and is now stationed in Comanche. His hours are not always set in stone, making it difficult to make some council meetings. Todd was our mayor pro tem, meaning that if, for some reason, I had to miss a meeting, he would conduct the meeting in my place.

(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock last week said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.3 billion in December 2025, 5.7 percent more than in December 2024.

Friends of Library meet Thursday