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.
News
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.
scoop
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.
a Muddy good time
Hamilton didn’t let a lot of rain and mud keep it from celebrating Heritage Days last weekend. Crowds sloshed through Fair Park and enjoyed rodeos, vendors, great music and a carnival.
TPW: Dove season looks good
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department estimates promising hunting conditions for this year’s dove season, despite the fact that 2020 surveys of dove populations were canceled due to ongoing public health concerns.
Museum to hold drawing for rifle at Heritage Days
Hamilton County Historical Museum is excited to be a part of this year’s Heritage Days.
101 N. Rice
PO Box 833
Hamilton, TX 76531
254-386-3145