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Texas president talks peace with Mexico

Speaking behind closed doors on Dec. 10, 1839, Mirabeau Lamar shared a startling secret with the Republic Congress. Texas’ second president informed legislators that for the past seven months he had been working to make peace with Mexico.

Hospital vaccine mandate on hold

Hamilton Healthcare System employees received a reprieve from the COVID-19 vaccine mandate last week when a Louisiana federal judge filed on injunction pausing it.

Beginning to look like Christmas

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Hamilton Civic Theatre will perform a Christmas show Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. While donations are appreciated, the show is free to the public.

FUMC to showcase Nativity hayride this weekend

The First United Methodist Church invites Hamiltonians to enjoy the real meaning of Christmas as they host a Journey through Bethlehem.

Christmas on Square Saturday

Santa’s coming Saturday to join in the fun of Christmas on the Square.

Ladies Night, we’re feeling bright!

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Talent will be on display during a special holiday shopping event Ladies Night Holiday Shopping set for Dec. 9.

Infamy

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For many Hamilton families Pearl Harbor began the nightmare of World War II. For one Hamilton sailor it brought about death at a time when he wasn’t even supposed to be on a ship.

Membership key to HCFB success

It’s a great time to be a member of the Hamilton County Farm Bureau, and the organization welcomes new members to add strength to its numbers and influence, according to its president.

“We pride ourselves in being the voice of Texas agriculture, but you don’t have to be a farmer or rancher to be a member of the Hamilton County Farm Bureau. We invite everyone who has an interest in supporting agriculture and the rural way of life to be a part of our organization,” Bennie Hromadka, HCFB president, said. “There are a lot of things to like about being a Farm Bureau member right now.”

Community center open weekdays

The Hamilton Community Center is offering free, hot meals Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for anyone who would like to come by and eat.

The center is offering the following meals this week:

Wednesday, Dec. 1 – Soup

Thursday, Dec. 2 – Pizza

Friday, Dec. 3 – Casseroles

Monday, Dec. 6 – Chicken

On Thanksgiving, the community center served 72 meals.

Mondays are bingo day, Tuesdays are Jam Session, Wednesdays are education day with a brief speaker, Thursdays are domino day and Fridays are poetry day.

Online ranch seminar Dec. 9 via AgriLife

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A multi-county Farm and Ranch Virtual Seminar for farmers and ranchers, conducted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, is scheduled for Dec. 9.

The cost is $50, and online registration closes at 5 p.m. Dec. 8 at https://tx.ag/D8FRVS. The event runs from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch break as well as short breaks after each speaker.