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This week in Texas history

The daughter of a long dead and all but forgotten hero of the Texas Revolution unveiled a statue of her tragic father at a Galveston intersection on Oct. 20, 1938.

100 YEARS STRONG

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On May 29, 1920, a group of World War I veterans met at the Hamilton County courthouse and formed a temporary organization – Cunningham Post 222 of the American Legion.

HISD nixes remote learning

In a letter dated Oct. 13, Hamilton Independent School District announced that it would discontinue remote learning for students in pre-K and kindergar ten as well as grades six through 12 effective Oct. 20.

Pink OUT!

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Hamilton High School students dedicated Friday’s Pink Out Pep Rally to breast cancer survivors Cindy Mehaffey and Christi Armstrong.

Gatewood announces

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I’m Keith Gatewood and I seek re-election to the Hamilton ISD School Board. I am 53, married 21 years to my wife Adriana. I own and operate Hamilton Printing. I am active throughout our community, serving in many different areas. My wife and I were blessed to raise our son Kyle here, to see him through all of his 13 years as a Hamilton Bulldog. No one in our district

Watson seeks board seat

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I’m Steven Watson and I would like to announce my candidacy for the Hamilton ISD School Board. I would like to thank past and current board members for their service to the district. I know that if you are going to be a good board member it takes time and effort. I’m a lifetime resident of Hamilton and I believe that I have a feel for the pulse of our community. I’m a proud member of the Bulldog class of 1979 and my oldest grandson Jaydon will be the 5 th generation of my family to graduate from Hamilton ISD when he graduates in 2022.

Porkapalooza this weekend

Porkapalooza debuts this Saturday at Hamilton Fair Park adding to the virtual Bacon Bash event and doubling the fun and the fundraising for children with Type 1 diabetes and Niki Warms the Cold.

Courtney running for city mayor

My name is J Springer Courtney and I am running to represent you as your Mayor of Hamilton. Hamilton faces a number of issues that will take time to fix but they are fixable. The real problem to our problems is the amount of money it will cost us to get it all fixed.

FLAG BEARERS- Hamilton

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FLAG BEARERS- Hamilton Girl Scout Troop 4332 salutes the flag prior to the XTreme Circus at Fair Park this weekend. Part of the circus proceeds will be donated to the troop. Staff Photo

Military, tip and prayers

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Trinity Lutheran Church in Pottsville has a new time for church to begin. It will start at 9 a.m. starting on Sunday Oct. 18.