Thank you so much to everyone who donated water and Gatorade! We have received more than enough, so please hold off on any additional donations of these items. We are truly grateful for your generosity and support! No more donations needed at this time.
The Hamilton Main Street Program is now accepting applications for a Youth Board Member to serve as a non-voting member of the Main Street Board of Directors. This opportunity is open to current high school juniors and seniors who live in Hamilton County and are interested in leadership, community involvement, and gaining real-world experience.
Cadence Bates of Hamilton received a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science during the 2025 fall semester at Sam Houston State University.
Southern New Hampshire University has announced that Stacie Brooks of Pottsville has been named to the Fall 2025 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.
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YOUNG LIFE RETREAT- Hamilton’s
A graduate of the Living Hope Outreach program, Bucky Duncan found his way to a better life with the help of Pastor Ed Chapman and Hope House leaders who cared about his situation. Originally from Kopperl, Texas, he came to the Hope House in Hamilton because it is a place that provides help for men and women who suffer from substance abuse. There is a similar home for women in Gustine.
Led by Mike Matlock and Ed Salazar from Temple, Texas, Beacon Ministries is an outreach ministry to the homeless. The group hosted a revival outside the Hamilton Courthouse Saturday featuring speakers from all over the state, including business owner Anthony Powell from Cliffton, entomologist James Tracy from Temple and Rosales, who leads a prison ministry in Brownwood. Salazar set up his keyboard on the group’s portable stage and played worship music with vocals by Matlock. Music performances were given by the Fortenberry guitarist duo and a family from Brownwood. A free lunch, a prayer booth and Bible games with prizes for children were also part of the day’s activities with the military theme, “Behind Enemy Lines.”
TxDOT Waco District crews will proactively mobilize Wednesday, Jan. 21, to start early brine application on state roads in the eight counties the Waco District serves.
Teams from across the U.S. arrived in Hamilton to compete as the 2026 World Series of Team Roping kicked off with qualifier rounds last weekend at the Circle T Arena. Friday’s competitors came from as far away as Los Osos, California and as nearby as Dublin or Stephenville, Texas. Some traveled from Arkansas, Idaho and New Mexico. All ropers were required to be 21 years old as of this calendar year in order to participate. The event also included vendors, such as ML Custom Silversmith and Onechiro Onsite Chiropractic.
Sip and learn at Hamilton Public Library next Thursday during the Steeped in Wellness, herbal tea class. The public is invited to this engaging and interactive herbal wellness program led by family herbalist Gayle Edwards of Gypsy Greens on Thursday, Jan. 29, at 5:15 p.m. in the Teague Community Room.
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