Group to read Declaration at courthouse
The public is invited to attend the 14th annual reading of the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights on Saturday, the 4th of July, at 10 a.m.
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Properties for sale in Hamilton County
Hamilton County Appraisal District in conjunction with the Texas Communities Group, LLC will begin placing FOR SALE signs on available trust property within the Hamilton County soon, part of the clean-up effort spearheaded by participating entities.
Public hearing draws only one commenter
Richard Layne was the only citizen who attended the Hamilton County Commissioners Court public hearing Tuesday regarding the reinvestment zone for Grizzly Ridge Solar.
Safety-net signup begins Oct. 12
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency announces that Dairy Margin Coverage safety-net signup for 2021 coverage will begin Oct. 12 and will run through Dec. 11.
COVID-19
Gov. Greg Abbott says COVID-19 is spreading at an unacceptable rate in Texas and that it must be corralled to keep Texans safe and the state open for business.
Local case count: 20
Centers for Disease Control guidelines remain the best way to protect yourself, your friends, family and the community from COVID-19, says Dr. Randy Lee, Hamilton County’s health authority and Chief of Staff for Hamilton Healthcare System.
Census launching followup in mid-July
More than 90 million households have responded to the 2020 Census, with over four in five households doing so online. People can still respond on their own online, over the phone or by mail — all without having to meet a census taker.
Military, tip and prayer
WEAR THAT MASK AND GLOVES when you go out and this virus is not over with. Be vigilant and aware of your surroundings. Keep a distance from the other person. Let’s do what we can to stop this virus from spreading to others. Stay at home as much as you can. If you need help call someone to help you.
June 20: The Longest Day
The summer solstice falls on June 20 this year, making this the day of the year with the most light. On June 20, thousands of participants worldwide join together to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s disease by using their creativity and passion to raise funds and awareness for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Oh, brother
I know that stegosauruses can make their spikes turn red sometimes. The T-Rex has a ton of teeth and they’re bigger than a banana.
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