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Hamilton’s Christmas on the Square event will officially kick-off the holiday season Thursday at 3:30. Santa will be available for photos at 3:30 p.m., and activities beginning at 4 p.m.

Hamilton watched Emma Polster grow up. We saw her as a precious baby with yellow curls grow into a promising basketball standout in junior high. 

All are invited to worship at Hamilton’s historic St. Mary’s Church, 120 West College, as we celebrate Advent with the traditional service of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m.

Ann Whitney Elementary students will perform two plays in the Hamilton High School Chandler Craig Auditorium on Friday, Dec. 6, 2 during the school day.

Evant will have a Christmas Parade Saturday at 4 p.m. 

The Hamilton Economic Development Corporation will host an informational meeting about the Main Street Program on Thursday, Dec. 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Studio on the Square, 109 N. Rice.

by Bartee Haile When the Reconstruction constitutional convention reconvened on Dec. 4, 1868, Radical Republicans sharpened their knives in eager anticipation of carving up Texas like a Christmas turkey.