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Hamilton County has reinstated its burn ban, citing uncontrolled burns and uneven rainfall across the region. Commissioners approved the order at their meeting Oct.
News
Hamilton City Manager Nayda Santana announced at last Thursday’s city council meeting that the city council’s livestream and recording of their meetings have moved from Facebook to their YouTube channel.
Hamilton County has reinstated its burn ban, citing uncontrolled burns and uneven rainfall across the region. Commissioners approved the order at their meeting Oct.
At last Tuesday’s National Night Out, HCSO Sgt. Pollard instructs a young attendee and her mother on how to kick off their sticker scavenger hunt.
Sophomore Duchess Maisyn Norton with sophomore escort Callahan Cooper. All photos by Jaxon Hansard Freshman Duchess Carolina DeLaGarza with freshman escort Mason Hall.
Lifestyle
Jasmine, a sweet, petite mix full of love, is looking for a home through the Hamilton Animal Shelter. The 25-pound female may have some rat terrier or Collie in her, according to the shelter.
Annual Community Center Hamburger Lunch Oct. 16 It will soon be time for the much-anticipated Hamburger Lunch fund raiser for the Hamilton Community Center. For only $12 you get a burger, chips and a drink and forms of payment accepted include cash, Venmo, and Square payments. Location is 110 E. Main St., Hamilton, Oct. 16. Free delivery available to the school.
The Hamilton High School graduating class of 1971 held a 55th reunion on Saturday, October 10 in the gathering room at Riley- Gardner Memorial from 10:00 – 2:00 pm. The graduating class of 1971 had 68 graduates of which 21 were able to attend the reunion on Saturday – former classmates enjoyed reminiscing, lunch and fellowship.
In a small town like Hamilton, where neighbors look out for each other, the battle against breast cancer is personal. Nearly everyone knows someone whose life has been changed by it.
Sports
Hamilton’s cross country teams put up a strong showing at home, with every Bulldog squad finishing in the top five at the Mona Gloff Invitational. Perry Country Club hosted the 22nd annual meet Wednesday, Oct.
The Hamilton Lady Bulldogs earned some rest in the bye week after coming back in a five-set thriller against McGregor on September 29. The Lady Bulldogs returned to action on October 6th to face a tough Troy team that previously beat Hamilton 3-1.
Homecoming football made its way to Kooken Field on Thursday, October 8th, with Hamilton Junior High football. All Bulldogs teams that played Thursday played different opponents. The sub-varsity schedule has been known to change occasionally this year, but the JH teams brought the 7th-grade Jim Ned team a day before playing. The Jim Ned Indians traveled from Tuscola and delivered a 26-0 shutout to the 7th-grade Bulldogs.
1ST QUARTER HAMILTON: 70 YARD RUSHING TD BY #2 COLTON DELAGARZA-#82 ETHAN KALBAS EXTRA POINT ATTEMPT GOOD HAMILTON: RUSHING TD BY #5 RICKY SHANK-#82 ETHAN KALBAS EXTRA POINT ATTEMPT GOOD HAMILTON: 50-YARD PUNT RETURN TD BY #8 MADDEN WEAVER -#82 ETHAN KALBAS EXTRA POINT ATTEMPT NOT GOOD HAMILTON: TD PASS FROM #10 OLLIE SUMMERS TO #8 MADDEN WEAVER -#82 ETHAN KALBAS EXTRA POINT ATTEMPT NOT GOOD 2ND QUARTER HAMILTON: PICK-SIX INTERCEPTION BY #2 COLTEN DELAGARZA -#82 ETHAN KALBAS EXTRA POINT ATTEMPT GOOD HAMILTON: TD PASS FROM #10 OLLIE SUMMERS TO #2 COLTEN DELAGARZA -#82 ETHAN KALBAS EXTRA POINT ATTEMPT GOOD HAMILTON: 16 YARD TD PASS FROM #10 OLLIE SUMMERS TO #5 RICKY SHANK - #82 ETHAN KALBAS EXTRA POINT ATTEMPT NOT GOOD 3RD QUARTER HAMILTON: TD PASS FROM #10 OLLIE SUMMERS TO #44 CADE BRANQUINHO -#82 ETHAN KALBAS EXTRA POINT ATTEMPT NOT GOOD HAMILTON: RUSHING TD BY #10 OLLIE SUMMERS - #82 ETHAN KALBAS EXTRA POINT ATTEMPT BLOCKED HAMILTON: TOUCHDOWN PASS FROM #10 OLLIE SUMMERS TO #2 COLTON DELAGARZA - #82 ETHAN KALBAS EXTRA POINT ATTEMPT GOOD 4TH QUARTER DUBLIN: RUSHING TOUCHDOWN- EXTRA POINT ATTEMPT NOT GOOD
Jaxon Hansard Herald News The defending 2A D1 state champions evened up their record off a dominant Homecoming win Oct. 9., with five different players scoring to help handle Dublin 53-6.
Columns
Two small words — yet, and but — are part of our everyday language. Although familiar little words we use daily, what they communicate is significant.
Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election begins Monday, Oct. 19, and ends Friday, Oct. 30. A convenient place to find out where to vote and what is on the ballot where you live is the Texas Secretary of State’s website: votetexas.gov.
An East Texas jury found a former Sunday school teacher and Prohibition agent guilty of murder on Oct. 19, 1923.
“The average person spends two weeks over their lifetime waiting for the traffic light to change.” — Tom Waits Watching drivers, for the most part, ignoring the rhythmically changing red, yellow and green colors of the traffic light at the intersection near the coffee shop recently reminded me of a trivia tidbit. “The first electric traffic light in the country,” I informed my fellow caffeine consumers, “just marked an anniversary.
Fewer people possessed of sound mind, solid principles and good moral fiber are running for political office these days in this nation. That is why choosing the right candidates at the ballot box Nov.
Obituaries
June 23, 1938-Oct. 11, 2026 Raymond Leroy Roberts of Hamilton,88, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
June 24, 1963-Sept. 30, 2026 Hunter Lee Yarbrough passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 in Dallas. He was born to parents Leroy Yarbrough and Linda Drennan Yarbrough on June 24, 1963 in Ranger.
June 17, 1977 - April 20, 2026 Melody Yvonne Jones was born on June 17, 1977, in Goldthwaite, to Pamela Jo Gilstrap and Morris Lyndon Jones. She went to school in Hamilton before finishing and graduating from Jonesboro, where she met the father of her four children. While raising her children in Hamilton, she graduated from nursing school. She eventually migrated to the Cranfills Gap and Fairy area where she spent a lot of her time in Fairy on “the farm” or in gap at the home she bought, “The Gap House.” She was a dedicated mother and even became “Momma Mel” to many Gap kids. After her children graduated, she found herself taking a break from her nursing career, running heavy equipment in Comanche. She eventually made her way back to her career as a nurse. The last of her days were spent caring for chickens and sheep, and her garden on a quiet place outside of Comanche. She was a dedicated nurse, a fun, loving, straight-to-the-point woman who loved nature and the outdoors. She will be missed by many.
