This Week in Texas History
Just passing through West Texas en route to Mexico, the Kickapoos went out of their way to avoid a fight on Jan. 8, 1865. The first sign of the Kickapoo
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Delivering good cheer
Hamilton Goodfellows made their annual deliveries Wednesday of toys and grocereis provided by the community. Above, Blake Edwards, Rodney Craddick, Matt Johnson. Below, Johnny Slough, Karla Curry and John Galindo.
FPC offers special service
For some of us, this time of year is difficult. Perhaps we are grieving the loss of a loved one or struggling with illness. Perhaps we are dealing with change
GOOD BUCK-
Madisyn Crane, 16, of Wild Peach, granddaughter of AJ and Barbara Brown Cuneo, shot an eight-point buck Dec. 9 on her grandparents’ Oats Ranch in Hamilton.
This week in Texas history
Six months after leading the last American division out of Mexico City, Gen. William Jenkins Worth arrived in Galveston on Dec. 26, 1848, to take command of the department of
Poteet coming home for Christmas
For Hamilton’s Royce Poteet, Christmas this year is its own gift. Even before the Christmas feast is served or the first present ripped open, the local rancher knows this Christmas
RETIRING-
Mike Collett, center, has retired after 45 years in the banking industry. Friends and colleagues congratulated him Thursday at Extraco Bank. He is pictured with former coworkers Julie Weaver, Pam
HGH OKs appointments
Hamilton County Hospital District last Wednesday approved medical and allied staff appointments and biannual re-appointments as well as financial reports. The board also discussed potential purchase of a medical practice
HISD gets audit report
Hamilton Independent School District board of trustees last Monday held a public hearing regarding the district’s Financial Integrity Rating System report and received the district’s annual audit. No one attended
GOOD TEAM-
Aubrey Ensor was among many volunteers Wednesday delivering Goodfellows gifts. More photos, Page 3. Staff Photo
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