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Hamilton Public Library receives Texas Book Festival Grant to expand early literacy collection

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 05:51

Hamilton Public Library is excited to announce it has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Texas Book Festival Library Grants program, receiving $2,500 to enhance its collection of high-interest, low-level reading materials for young readers.

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Hamilton Community Center menu

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 05:51

Hamilton Community Center is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Wed, 07/22/2026 - 05:51

Summer band starts on Monday Summer high school band rehearsals will begin Monday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to noon.

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MISSION BRIEFING 010: OPERATION PERFECT PATTY

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 05:51

ATTENTION ON DECK! I have conducted a comprehensive reconnaissance of the local culinary battleground, and the intelligence is clear: Hamilton is a Target-Rich Environment for the American Hamburger. From the tactical bison burger at Wenzel Lonestar Meat Company to the traditional deployments at Woody’s, Hamburger Hill, Sonic, Dairy Queen and the Crossfire Steakhouse and Cantina, this city is fortified with high-protein assets.

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DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK PROJECT RENDERINGS

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 05:51

Engineers from Pape-Dawson and KSA Engineering displayed these renderings regarding the first phase of the Downtown Sidewalk Project during the public meeting with the Hamilton Economic Development Corporation and Main Street Executive Director Debbie Grieve last Thursday.

DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK PROJECT RENDERINGS

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STATE REPRESENTATIVE

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 05:51

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DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK PROJECT RENDERINGS

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 05:51

DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK PROJECT RENDERINGS

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Happenings on the Hill

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 05:51

Summer Renovation Update: Organized Chaos... and a Lot of Progress! If you’ve driven by the elementary and junior high lately, you’ve probably noticed there is a whole lot happening on the Hill.

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Hamilton County Young Life celebrates a summer of life-changing camp experiences

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 05:51

Hamilton County Young Life junior high-age campers. Courtesy photo

This summer, Hamilton County Young Life witnessed firsthand the life-changing impact that happens when teenagers step away from their everyday routines and spend a week surrounded by caring leaders, genuine friendships, and the message of Jesus Christ.

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Band fundraiser BBQ Cookoff back at Circle T

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 05:51

Circle T Arena and Resort will be hosting the Hamilton Independent School District’s 23rd annual BBQ cookoff from August 7-8. This cookoff is to benefit the HISD Band Program and is sanctioned by the Lone Star Barbeque Society.

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