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A&M creates $100 million scholarship fund

COLLEGE STATION — The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents created a special $100 million scholarship fund with the goal of making the system’s 11 universities better reflect the state’s demographics.

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WHAT ARE YOU DOING? Nik Walton fosters a baby lamb. Jimmy Moncreif and Glen Horner walk the treadmills at Hamilton Wellness Center. Josy McGregor, 13, will compete at the Texas Junior High Rodeo State Finals June 24 in Gonzales. (Photo by Shelby Lynn Photography) This is her first year to compete with TJHRA. She will compete in Breakaway Roping and Goat Tying. Due to COVID, the finals are closed to the public but will be on live feed at tjhra.net. The daughter of Jason and Dena McGregor, Josy will be a freshman at Hamilton High School in the fall. BJ Shepherd works out at HWC.

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Citizens speak: Fix our streets

Hamilton City Council last Thursday accepted a bid for street repairs and discussed financing options to repair more.

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Court gives prelim OK to solar farm abatement

Hamilton County Commissioners Court Tuesday morning approved in principal a tax abatement draft agreement with Grizzly Ridge Solar.

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WELLNESS CENTER’S OPEN!

KEEPING IT CLEAN-Glen Horner and Don Nelson were among the first to enter the Hamilton Wellness Center Monday when it finally opened after being closed because of COVID-19. The center is operating under restriction, limiting the number of folks using the equipment and cleaning often. Patrons can reserve hourlong workout sessions by calling during HWC hours, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Staff Photo

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School OKs calendar, for now

When COVID gives you limits, make ice cream.

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Citizen of the Year!

In this season of COVID-19, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce presented its awards without a banquet this year, assembling a prize patrol to congratulate winners. Above, chamber officers congratulate Citizen of the Year James Lively. Below left, Weston Nolen, Customer Service of the Year, is pictured with his family. Below right, Kara Chorenziak is Businessperson of the Year, and bottom left, Cody Lane, Boss of the Year, celebrates with his staff at Pederson’s. More photos, Page 12. Staff Photos

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County reports 12 COVID cases

Hamilton County Health Authority and Hamilton Healthcare System Chief of Staff Dr. Randy Lee said Tuesday that the county has 12 positive cases of COVID-19, and taking necessary precautions is still of utmost importance.