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New hospital liaison hits ground running

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Vivacious and full of energy, Jessica Rushing has hit the ground running as the new Community Relations Liaison at Hamilton Healthcare System.

The downside of an oil boom

In what was becoming an all too common occurrence in the Central Texas boom town, a constable was shot to death in the streets of Mexia on Sep. 23, 1921.

USDA Opens People’s Garden Initiative Nationwide

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 15, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding its People’s Garden Initiative to include eligible gardens nationwide. School gardens, community gardens, urban farms, and small-scale agriculture projects in rural, suburban, and urban areas can be recognized as a “People’s Garden” if they register on the USDA website and meet criteria including benefitting the community, working collaboratively, incorporating conservation practices, and educating the public. Affiliate People’s Garden locations will be indicated on a map on the USDA website, featured in USDA communications, and provided with a People’s Garden sign.

#332: Rest in peace, brother

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#332: Rest in peace, brother

Water issues still plague city supply

Water water everywhere, nor any drop to drink.

HCFB annual meeting Oct. 8 at St. John’s

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Members of the Hamilton County Farm Bureau will gather at the organization’s annual meeting on Saturday, Oct. 8, to celebrate the organization’s successes during the year and to discuss policy issues of interest for area farmers and ranchers.

First Lady coming to town

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Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott is coming to Hamilton in honor of Hamilton’s entrance into the statewide Main Street network, the Texas Main Street Program.

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Shive Cemetery meeting Oct. 1

Tarpley resigns

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Hamilton Independent School District Superintendent Clay Tarpley has announced his resignation effective Jan. 8, 2023. Tarpley previously planned to retire at the end of the school term. A joint statement of Tarpley and the board of trustees released Monday evening stated that an agreement has been reached, which permits the board to pursue hiring another superintendent. The board and superintendent have entered into the agreement believing it is in their respective interests and in the best interests of the district.

Better Living for Texans

Root vegetables are some of the most nutrient-dense vegetables in the world.