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Tyler Schmidt

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Tyler Schmidt, right, with Hamilton Ready Mix, wins the 10u softball girls Homerun Derby for the girls event Thursday, March 10. The event is a fundraiser for equipment for the girls, who are on the precipice of a new season in a new age division this April. Staff photo/Kim Hinton

DRAMATIC SUCCESS

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DRAMATIC SUCCESS-Hamilton High School One Act Play placed first at District 12 2A Competition, with their performance of “Nell Gwynn.” From left is Mackinsy Morgan, Madison Henkes, Landon Thompson, Director Harmony Thompson, Cody Tawater, Joseph Polster, Kayden Hudson, Skylar Carr, Kylie Little, Jenna Hinton, Ruby Gutierrez, Lucy Newsom, Reagan Gadjica, Kevin Smythe, Emmalee Weiss, Eleana Gonzales, Cash Kneuper, Martha Olvera, Brittany Embrey, Alex Bays, Director Lu Burks, Grace Killian, Jose Najera, America Castuita, Isabel Ortiz, Britley Balzen and Director Melissa Craig. Not pictured Leslie Ramirez. Individual awards were given to Lucy Newson for Tech Crew, Eleana Gonzales for Honorable Mention All-Star Cast, Grace Killian All-Star Cast, and Skylar Carr as Best Performer. Bi-District Competition will be held in Hamilton on Thursday, March 24, at noon in the Chandler Craig Auditorium. Staff photo/Kim Hinton

Texans catch U.S. running guns to Mexico

While on patrol off the Mexican coast on March 20, 1836, the Invincible whipped an enemy man-of-war and seized an American blockade runner on the high seas. All in a day’s work for the Texas Navy.

Supreme court okays theft of Texas county

The United States Supreme Court ruled on March 15, 1896 that Greer County belonged not to Texas but the recently organized Oklahoma Territory. The questionable decision raised doubts about the justices’ impartiality and stole from the Lone Star State a million acres held since the Revolution.

Evant ISD reviews District of Innovation plan

The Evant Independent School District is in the process of renewing its District of Innovation plan and is seeking input from the community.

Better Living for Texans

Coffee has become so popular that researchers are evaluating the trend-setting beverage. It is important to regularly clean your coffee maker for the longevity of the maker, for your health and for your favorite cup of brew. Coffee buildup can cause bitter-tasting coffee, which is a sign of bacterial growth, yeast, mold and mineral deposits to slow the functions of your coffee maker.

Ten STAR teams advance to state

FCCLA competed at Regionals last week in Waco. Ten STAR teams advanced to State and three of the spotlight projects received people’s choice awards.

Plant sale slated March 25-27

A native and perennial plant fair will be hosted March 25-27 by AgriLife and Hamilton Master Gardeners. The sale will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the corner of West Henry and North Rice and the corner of North railroad and East Main Streets. More information to come in the Hamilton Herald-News.

TO HONOR

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TO HONOR - After much hard work, the forms to the Hamilton County Veterans Memorial are placed near the musuem.

HAILE WINS

HAILE WINS- Hamilton High School senior Tyner Haile captured top honors in the Drawing category of the Bosque Arts Center Art Council’s High School Student Art Show. Haile won the $100 prize for first place with the scratchboard piece, Kurt Cobain. Award-winning artist Joseph Barbieri, judge for the 2022 show, noted how the artist’s use of negative space and the placement of the deceased rock star on the lower part of the canvas depicted the somber mood of Cobain’s story.