Hamilton patient dies of confirmed COVID-19
Hamilton has had no more confirmed cases of COVID-19 this week, and the total remains at seven, although one person has died from the virus, according to Hamilton County Health Authority Dr. Randy Lee.
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Canceled: June 6 Pearl Bluegrass
Due to State of Texas Phase-2 restrictions related to the COVID-19 virus, the June 6 Pearl Bluegrass gathering has once again been postponed. We hope to be able to start up again the first weekend of July.
Tarleton to celebrate spring, summer graduates Aug. 7-9
STEPHENVILLE — Tarleton State University will celebrate spring and summer 2020 graduates with in-person commencement ceremonies Aug.
USDA taking proposals for wildlife enhancement
COLLEGE STATION– The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency is now accepting new or modified proposals from state governments for its State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement Initiative.
FB awards essay prizes
The Hamilton County Farm Bureau had to cancel Ag Day for Hamilton and Hico third- and fourth-grade students this year due to COVID-19.
BETTER LIVING FOR TEXANS
Are canned foods nutritious for my family?
THIS WEEK IN TEXAS HISTORY
President William Howard Taft, all 335 pounds of him, personally welcomed the Abernathy brothers to Washington D.C. on May 27, 1910 and gave the famous travelers a guided tour of the White House.
SOCIAL DISTANCED GROUP PHOTO
Volunteers gathered Sunday to help American Legion Cunningham Post 222 distribute flags on the graves of veterans for Memorial Day. When it came time for a photo, they social-distanced in family groups.
2020 grads receive $93K in scholarships
Hamilton High School’s Class of 2020 received $93,700 in scholarship awards, school counselor Betsy Killian announced last week.
Recipients, donors and awards include:
Extraco Bank Scholarship, Erica Massingill, $500.
WHO IS THAT MASKED MAN?
Hamilton High School teacher Miles Sellers escorts senior Shane Catoe to his family’s square on Kooken Field prior to graduation ceremonies Saturday. Catoe is followed in the background by his family, parents Cody and Mistie and brother Wyatt.
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