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Lifestyle

END OF SUMMER

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END OF SUMMER-Hamilton Municipal Pool will close for the summer Aug. 7. The last day for the adult swim class will be Aug. 5. Above, lifeguard Carlie Parrott keeps an eye on swimmers. Below, a trio tries a synchronized jump. Staff Photo/ Kim Hinton

Jehovah’s Witness convention online this year

Against the tragic backdrop of a historic conflict in Europe, residents of Texas will unite with millions around the globe to promote the timely theme “Pursue Peace” as they participate in a six-part annual event scheduled this summer.

PRETTY IN PINK

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New nonagenerian Deanie Dyer celebrated her 90th birthday July 25 with her sister Yvonne Butler and lots of friends and family. Happy Birthday, Deanie!

Chamber to crown 50 th Dove Queen

Entries for the 50 annual Miss Hamilton County Dove Festival Pageant are due by Aug. 12. So far, 30 beauties have signed up to vie for crowns in eight divisions.

School team drills shooter scenarios

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Hamilton Independent School District’s Guardian team held an active shooter drill on the school’s campuses July 22 with the assistance of LaVega ISD, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Assistant Chief Isaac Partain, Lt. Ron Schmidt of Hamilton Police Department and Trooper Wade Knutson of Texas Department of Public Safety.

Happy 50th Anniversary

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Kenneth and Denise Barclay will be married 50 years on Thursday, July 28. They have been residents of Hamilton for the past 27 years.

Hamilton Masonic Lodge Rock House #417 Cans for Kids Scholarship Recipients

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Pictured: (l-r) Rena Sliger, Clydell Massingill, Presley Sliger, Worshipful Master Wes Grant.

Card of Thanks

On behalf of the family of Richard Hill, we would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our community, friends, family, the staff at Hamilton General Hospital and everyone who stood by our family during this difficult time. Words cannot express how deeply moved we are by all the kind gestures, thoughtfulness, acts of love and many prayers we have received. Though he is already greatly missed, we find comfort in the fact that we will see him again.

Students get free heart screenings

WACO- Is your child at risk for sudden death? Students who take part in athletics, cheerleading, marching band, drill team, swimming or other activities are encouraged to get their heart screened for possible genetic heart conditions such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Community Center Menu

Hamilton Community Center serves free meals on weekdays for anyone who wants to eat. Home delivery is available by calling 254-223-8633 or 254-784-3358.