Pickers plan Texas trip
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Texas! They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the area in November.
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50 YEARS A LION
Hamilton’s Bill Barkley was honored last week for 50 years of membership and service to the Hamilton Lions Club. He is pictured with Randy Sepulvado, District Governor.
Military, tip and prayers
Friday, Sept. 18, is recognition day for all prisoner of war and missing in action vets. Not too many people are aware of this and it doesn’t get much advertisement. But I wanted everyone to be aware of it as POW and MIA’s are very important and special to their families and friends. Take just a moment in prayer for these who served their country proudly.
National POW/MIA Recognition Day Friday
The third Friday of September each year is designated as the United States National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
Bays completes First Responder certified counselor program
Elizabeth Bays has completed an intense and focused training program designed for counselors who want to work with law enforcement officers and first responders as mental health clients.
Hospital district lowers tax rate
Hamilton County Hospital District board of directors last Friday adopted a 2020 tax rate after no one appeared to speak at a public hearing.
Court approves budget in 7-minute meeting
Hamilton County Commissioners approved agenda items, to include the fiscal year budget, in just seven minutes Tuesday morning.
Museum has new ornament
Hamilton County Historical Museum unveils the 2020 Texas Capitol Ornament design. This year’s ornament celebrates the 25 anniversary of the Capitol ornament program.
Retired colonel named dean at Tarleton State
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Kenny Weldon has been named dean of Tarleton State University’s new Leadership and Military College, effective immediately, and will continue his role as Commandant of the Texan Corps of Cadets. The college results from the rapid growth of the corps, reinstated in 2016, as a leadership development program.
Drive-in movie tips for safety, fun
(StatePoint) Social distancing guidelines across the country have made visiting a conventional movie theater difficult, if not impossible. However, what was once a relic of the past has now become an innovation in entertainment, the drive-in movie theater.
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