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HCSO completes successful multi-agency emergency response training exercise
Hamilton, Texas — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the successful completion of a comprehensive multi-agency emergency response training exercise conducted at Hamilton High School on Thursday, July 17.
HISD readies for return of students, expands extracurricular activities to include 4-H
The first day of classes for Hamilton Independent School District’s 2026-27 school year is Wednesday, August 12. As this date rapidly approaches, the HISD board of trustees considered and approved several new and revised policies and procedures at their meeting on Monday.
Olvera returns to HHS as Spanish teacher
Hamilton High School has announced a new hire and she’s another familiar face, 2019 Hamilton graduate Sanjuana Olvera. She will be the newest Spanish teacher at HHS.
Mayor to kick off Yard of the Month program
Despite no action being taken by the Hamilton City Council on the proposed Yard of the Month initiative at its most recent meeting, Mayor Todd Jordan announced that the program will still occur for the months of July, August and September. The Yard of the Month item had been placed on the July 9 City Council agenda but was not acted upon.
Sheep and goat predator management board mails ballots for directors election
(SAN ANGELO) -- The Sheep and Goat Predator Management Board will mail ballots this week to elect three producers to represent sheep and goat raisers in its 111-county area. Ballots must be returned to the Board office by the midnight August 3rd deadline.
Dealing with high fertilizer costs in forages— while protecting soil and water resources
Fertilizer is and has always been a significant production expense whether you are growing corn, cotton, or pasture forage. Fertilizer costs have increased tremendously over the last few decades. Commercial fertilizers are the costliest input in warm season grass forage production for livestock systems. In addition to economic concerns, inefficient fertilizer use can contribute to nutrient runoff, soil degradation, and water quality issues. Below are some important issues relative to fertilizer efficiency, along with strategies that support both cost savings and soil and water conservation.
Public invited to learn more about City’s Downtown Sidewalk Project
The City of Hamilton is inviting residents, downtown business owners and com munity members to attend a public information meeting on the upcoming Downtown Sidewalk Project.
Burleson joins TGCA Hall of Fame
Publisher’s Note: The Texas Girls Coaches Association recently named Marla (Henkes) Burleson as one of just four hall of fame inductees for 2026. Dating back to 1993, Burleson joins the elite company of 72 TGCA Hall of Fame honorees. Upon the announcement, TGCA released the following biography detailing Burleson’s illustrious coaching career.
More than a pipe dream
The City of Hamilton Downtown Sidewalk Project is underway. Work was scheduled to begin on Monday, according to the presentation made at the Hamilton City Council meeting last Thursday.
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