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Three years after holding Texas’ first state fair, Henry L. Kinney was indicted in Philadelphia on May 4, 1855 for plotting to invade Nicaragua. The ex-smuggler and shady founder of Corpus Christi was, as always, up to no good.

Thursday is National Day of Prayer. Hamilton County residents are invited to gather on the west steps at the courthouse at 9 a.m. to pray for neighbors and the nation.

Hamilton Independent School District is tying up the loose ends of the 2024-25 school year with banquets, contests and STAAR tests and gearing up for the next year with staff assignments and summer plans.

Sun’s out, fun’s out! The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is anticipating perfect weather for May Days fun this Saturday around Hamilton’s historic square.

Saturday is election day! Polls open at 7 a.m. at Hamilton City Hall, 200 E. Main Street, and close at 7 p.m.

Vendor deadline is this Friday for the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce May Days festival on Saturday, May 3.

Hamilton City Council last Thursday reduced water bills for city customers by eliminating the water meter fee, reallocated but retained the $7.29 Texas Water Development Board charge and proposed raising the retail rate to Muti-County Water Conservation District.

Natural disasters will continue to happen. Prepare during the 2025 emergency preparation supplies sales tax holiday for emergencies that can cause physical damage like hurricanes, flash floods and wildfires. Certain emergency preparation supplies can be purchased tax free during the sales tax holiday.