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NEW CHIEF

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NEW CHIEF- Jason Brad Boulton was sworn in Monday as the new Chief of Police by City Secretary Misty Boatwright. Chief Bolton previously served the citizens of Lancaster since 1997. Staff Photo

Bancorp promotes Christian to president

BancorpSouth Bank has named Paula Christian president of the Hamilton community bank.

Hospital to end Blue Advantage HMO agreement

At the Hamilton County Hospital District Board of Directors meeting on Jan. 27, Eddie Read, CFO, reported that the notice of termination for Blue Advantage HMO with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas been extended to Dec. 31, 2021. Despite HCHD’s attempts to resolve its issues with the insurance entity, both sides remain far apart. Read said with the current agreement, the hospital loses $25,000 to $30,000 monthly.

USDA suspends debt collections due to COVID

COLLEGE STATION – Because of the national public health emergency caused by coronavirus disease 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the temporary suspension of past-due debt collections and foreclosures for distressed borrowers under the Farm Storage Facility Loan and the Direct Farm Loan programs administered by the Farm Service Agency.

Zipper arrives to fix Hamilton’s streets

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The Asphalt Zipper has arrived!

Better Living for Texans

The super bowl is a great time to be with friends and family. No matter what team you are cheering for!

EDC, city talk collaboration

Hamilton Economic Development Corporation’s board of directors last week met with Historic Hamilton Main Street and the City of Hamilton representatives to discuss each entity’s plans and how to collaborate to accomplish them all cohesively.

Intro to Health Care Careers

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Above, Intro to Health Care Careers students Presley Sliger, Mattie Ondrusek and Jenna Hinton created lap blankets as gifts for Focused Care residents. “All the staff and administrators were very supportive,” said Sherrill. “It was a great success.”

THE WAITING GAME

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THE WAITING GAME – While the newly renovated and expanded Hamilton Public Library looks complete from the outside, the inside is waiting for furniture. “We are in the waiting game,” said Director Nancy Diaz. Custom specific library furniture and shelving is still delayed as manufacturers are behind and not functioning at full capacity due to COVID. “We are starting to get organized,” said Diaz, “and will announce any new developments in the Hamilton Herald-News. Until we get everything in place, we are not allowing anyone inside. Thank you for your enthusiasm and patience.” Outside, engraved walkway bricks are reinstalled along the new front entrance of the library. The two rainwater harvesting tanks at the library are full. The educational eco-friendly feature captures run-off from the library that will then be used to water landscaping. Staff Photos

Main Street ramping up for busy year

Hamilton Historic Main Street Advisory Board met virtually on Tuesday, Jan. 26, to plan for an active upcoming year.