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Hochheim taking donation requests

Thu, 04/16/2020 - 00:00

Now is the time for 501 c (3) non-profit organizations to request donations.

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Agrilife offers online courses

Thu, 04/16/2020 - 00:00

Have you found yourself with some extra free time lately? Are you wondering what to do to fill this time in a meaningful way? Why not use this time to explore some online educational courses provided by Texas A&M Agrilife Extension?

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‘Stay at home’ Council declares COVID-19 disaster

Thu, 04/16/2020 - 00:00

Hamilton City Council last Thursday approved a COVID-19 disaster declaration for the city, a change in grant status for Hamilton County Hospital District and code enforcement and bulk waste policies; postponed the May 2 election; and appointed a city secretary.

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Team THOMPSON It’s official

Thu, 04/16/2020 - 00:00

Melody and Harley Thompson have been living in their new home for more than a year, but last week they officially got parents and a new last name.

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COVID cases still at 3

Thu, 04/16/2020 - 00:00

Hamilton County has had three in-county positive tests for COVID-19 as of Tuesday afternoon, according to Dr. Randy Lee, Hamilton County Public Health Officer.

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Minor injuries

Thu, 04/16/2020 - 00:00

A Hamilton Ready Mix cement truck overturned Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. on Farm to Market Road 218 across from Perry County Club. The truck was a total loss, and although the cab of the truck was crushed, the driver walked away with minor injuries. Staff Photo

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Excessive stockpiling puts others at risk

Thu, 04/09/2020 - 00:00

There is a difference between purchasing in preparation for a home stay and the excessive stockpiling being seen in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, said to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist.

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Granddaughter defends first COVID-19 patient

Thu, 04/09/2020 - 00:00

HE’S A PERSON-Kadi Baize was offended when social media attacked her grandfather, Wayne Smith, when he was Hamilton County’s first COVID-19-positive patient. Her Facebook response went viral. The patient was improving as of Monday, she said.

When Hamilton County and Hamilton Healthcare System last Tuesday issued a press release that the hospital had tested its first positive COVID-19, social media went berserk.

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State parks closed for now

Thu, 04/09/2020 - 00:00

At the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas State Parks be closed to the public at the close of business Tuesday in order to maintain the safest environment for visitors, volunteers and staff. The Texas Parks and