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Donors bust record at Boots and Bling

More than $125,000 was raised during Friends of Hamilton ISD’s Boots and Bling on Dec. 4 making the eighth annual event one for the record books.

More than 200 people attended the event at Circle T Arena.

Attendees enjoyed appetizers from Wenzel Lonestar Meats, a steak dinner by Executive Chef Jonathan Salley and his team at the Crossfire Steakhouse and delicious desserts from Central Perk and Brookshire Brothers.

The silent and live auctions were packed full of generous donations from individuals and companies supporting the efforts of Friends of Hamilton ISD.

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Catch the Christmas spirit

Christmas on the Square hosted by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce boasted high attendance and a wide range of Christmas activities for all ages. Even Santa was impressed and ushered in the annual parade.

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‘Our school is broken’

(Editor’s note: Some portions of this report may be disturbing for young readers.)

For some students, high school is all about straight A’s and letter jackets. They may regale the accomplishments of their youth with joy and pride for many years.

For others, it’s survival. They feel tortured for four years, and when they survive, they snatch their diplomas and never look back.

Survivors, and some representing those who did not survive, spoke out during public participation at Monday’s Hamilton Independent School District board of trustees meeting.

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Even the Grinch shops local

Main Street Director and Ladies Night Out Coordinator Julia Dailey, Grinch (Trint Jeschke) and Cindy Lou Who (Johanna Jeschke) pose for a picture in front of the Hamilton Herald-News.

Terri Martin and daughter-in-law Jessika Martin shop at Pecan Creek Outfitters on Ladies Night Out. The highly attended event was held Thursday, Dec. 9 and encouraged shopping local.

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Ladies Night, we’re feeling bright!

Talent will be on display during a special holiday shopping event Ladies Night Holiday Shopping set for Dec. 9.

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Texas president talks peace with Mexico

Speaking behind closed doors on Dec. 10, 1839, Mirabeau Lamar shared a startling secret with the Republic Congress. Texas’ second president informed legislators that for the past seven months he had been working to make peace with Mexico.

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Hospital vaccine mandate on hold

Hamilton Healthcare System employees received a reprieve from the COVID-19 vaccine mandate last week when a Louisiana federal judge filed on injunction pausing it.

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Hamilton Community Center meals: Dec. 8-14

The Hamilton Community Center is offering free, hot meals Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for anyone who would like to come by and eat.