Historic chairs returned to state capitol
While perusing an antique shop on the outskirts of Austin in 1995, Sue Gibson stumbled upon a couple of pieces of Texas history – a pair of chairs from the state capitol.
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Military, tip and prayers
You might want to start getting prepared for grandparents day on Sunday, Sept. 13. That’s always a big day for the grandparents to celebrate with the kids. Make this one a special day for them.
Texas Heroes Day honors military past and present
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas will recognize Texas military heroes on September 18 with Texas Heroes Day.
Hamilton County Historical Museum
Congratulations to Matthew Poteet, winner of the Golden Boy Henry repeating rifle!
Thanks to everyone for helping raise funds for the museum to continue restoration on the farm and ranch museum and grounds.
Commissioners affirm burn ban lift
Hamilton County commissioners court Tuesday morning ratified Judge Mark Tynes’ order Friday to lift the county burn ban.
Let’s Talk About… Building numbers
Recently, I received a very official-looking letter that was addressed to my neighbor. It was on the same street, just the wrong house number, so I decided to simply put it in their mailbox.
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In the swampy woods of Tangipahoa Parish in Southeastern Louisiana is a tiny town called Loranger.
Bosque Art Classic exhibit, sale online
The 35th Annual Bosque Art Classic in Clifton features over 200 pieces of outstanding art by artists from across the nation.
THIS WEEK IN TEXAS HISTORY
Texans turned out in record numbers on Sep. 9, 1844 to pick a president for the fourth and final time. With independence about to be traded for statehood, voters took comfort in the fact that the winner would soon be out of a job.
FoHISD meets new challenges in education
To say 2020 has been a strange year would be an understatement. As COVID19 presents challenges in education, Friends of Hamilton ISD continues to meet the needs of Hamilton ISD while enriching educational opportunities for students.
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