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Christmas memories

Cooper, Lyla, Knox and Pace Mauney sing at the Methodist Women and Retired Teachers Cookie Party Wednesday, Dec. 15. Staff Photo/Wyndi Veigel

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White, Mitchell to wed in June

Donald and Martha White of Hamilton would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Julia Lanae White of Hamilton to Casey Lee Mitchell of Bandera.

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Taylor family Christmas successful

The annual Taylor family Christmas was held Sunday, Dec. 12 at the Lions Club Building in Hamilton.

The family enjoyed tasty treats and a fun game of Chinese ornament gift exchange. Also, visiting and looking at photo albums were a highlight of the day.

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Hamilton County 4-H teams bring home honors in the District 8 4-H Food Challenge Food Show at Bell County Expo on Wednesday. Below, The Hot Tamales, consisting of Riley Haile, Haley Hopper, and Evangeline Dabbs, placed third in the Intermediate division. Bottom right, Senior Cross Country Cookers John Polster, Joe Polster, and Caden Hopper placed third. Right, Junior team Girl Power, made up of Khloe Koether, Lindsey Ward, Harper Lackey, and Reese Haile took fourth place.

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SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA

SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA - Mary Owen and Kristina Burks shop Ladies Night Out at Burlap Rose and Antiques on Thursday, Dec. 9.

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Darlena Watson

Darlena Watson and Author Jim Eidson discuss Eidson’s book during the local authors book signing at the Hamilton Herald-News during Ladies Night Out.

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ROCKING AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE

Hamilton County 4H members gathered on the steps of the courthouse to decorate the Community Christmas tree last Thursday. From left, Devon Wardlaw, Anita Webster, Johanna Jeschke, Trint Jeschke, Bryson Kuhl, Clayton DeLaGarza, Carolina DeLaGarza, A&M Agrilife Extension Agent Bruce Boyd, Raylee Adams, Aubrey Adams, John Polster and Christie Keay.

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Come on, ring those bells!

At left, Hamilton High School cheerleaders Chloe Doloff, cheerleading coach Patricia Leach, Kassi Collett and Clementine Cooper ring the bell for Salvation Army donations at Brookshire Brothers in Hamilton. At right, Neede Anders rings the bell at Dutchman’s Hidden Valley. Anders has rung the bell for the last five years. All donations stay in Hamilton County.