There was some confusion last week that I had resigned, through it was a misunderstanding regarding the resignation of Todd Jordan. I did not resign as mayor. Todd Jordan received a promotion with TXDOT and is now stationed in Comanche. His hours are not always set in stone, making it difficult to make some council meetings. Todd was our mayor pro tem, meaning that if, for some reason, I had to miss a meeting, he would conduct the meeting in my place.
(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock last week said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.3 billion in December 2025, 5.7 percent more than in December 2024.
Friends of Library meet Thursday
The Hamilton Main Street Program is now accepting applications for a Youth Board Member to serve as a non-voting member of the Main Street Board of Directors. This opportunity is open to current high school juniors and seniors who live in Hamilton County and are interested in leadership, community involvement, and gaining real-world experience.
Cadence Bates of Hamilton received a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science during the 2025 fall semester at Sam Houston State University.
Southern New Hampshire University has announced that Stacie Brooks of Pottsville has been named to the Fall 2025 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.
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YOUNG LIFE RETREAT- Hamilton’s
A graduate of the Living Hope Outreach program, Bucky Duncan found his way to a better life with the help of Pastor Ed Chapman and Hope House leaders who cared about his situation. Originally from Kopperl, Texas, he came to the Hope House in Hamilton because it is a place that provides help for men and women who suffer from substance abuse. There is a similar home for women in Gustine.
Led by Mike Matlock and Ed Salazar from Temple, Texas, Beacon Ministries is an outreach ministry to the homeless. The group hosted a revival outside the Hamilton Courthouse Saturday featuring speakers from all over the state, including business owner Anthony Powell from Cliffton, entomologist James Tracy from Temple and Rosales, who leads a prison ministry in Brownwood. Salazar set up his keyboard on the group’s portable stage and played worship music with vocals by Matlock. Music performances were given by the Fortenberry guitarist duo and a family from Brownwood. A free lunch, a prayer booth and Bible games with prizes for children were also part of the day’s activities with the military theme, “Behind Enemy Lines.”
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