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Let’s talk about… Curbside dumping

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Question: When did it become acceptable to place mattresses, furniture, carpeting, appliances and boxes full of unwanted items at the curb?

Answer: It never did.

By both state law and municipal ordinance, it is illegal to dump household garbage, rubbish, refuse or waste of any kind anywhere other than an approved site, and no one’s curb is an approved site.

CFAP app deadline Sept. 11

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced last week that additional commodities are covered by the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program in response to public comments and data.

Additionally, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending the deadline to apply for the program to Sept. 11, and producers with approved applications will receive their final payment.

After reviewing more than 1700 responses, even more farmers and ranchers will have the opportunity for assistance to help keep operations afloat during these tough times.

Resources available from TFB

Back-to-school plans may look a little different for families across Texas this year, but Texas Farm Bureau has resources available to make agricultural education fun whether in the classroom, at the kitchen table and anywhere in between.

“No matter where your kids are learning from this school year, Texas Farm Bureau has lesson plans, virtual resources, YouTube videos and food and farm facts available to help them learn about who grows their food and fiber,” Hamilton County Farm Bureau President Bennie Hromadka said.

THIS WEEK IN TEXAS HISTORY

As the two men parted on Aug. 25, 1822, Stephen F. Austin asked General Arthur G. Wavell to act on his behalf while in England.

The polite and symbolic request was the young empressario’s way of thanking the Scotsman for his help and hospitality. But the soldier of fortune took the simple gesture to mean the future “Father of Texas” had made him his partner.

Better Living for Texans

It is summertime in Texas, which means it is hot outside! With these hot temperatures it is important to stay hydrated. The main way to stay hydrated is by drinking water, however, eating fruits and vegetables with a high water content, like cucumbers or watermelon, also helps.

Stay hydrated

Staying hydrated is important for many reasons. Good hydration helps you maintain a normal temperature, cushions, joints, protects the spinal cord, and removes waste through urination, bowel movements, and perspiration.

TFB offers garden grants

The Texas Farm Bureau Learning from the Ground Up Garden Grant Program was created to support schools and organizations as they teach students about the sources of their food, fuel and fiber.

And the program is accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year.

“Texas Farm Bureau wanted to help educators connect small-scale gardening to the bigger picture of farming operations so students can better understand food production,” Hamilton County Farm Bureau president Bennie Hromadka said.

Applications must be submitted online at texasfarmbureau.org/aitc by Oct. 23.

Ticket, please

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Varsity football tickets went on sale to the public Monday with only a handful left at press time.

For safety during COVID, event seating capacity has been reduced and there will be no tickets sold at the gate. All sporting events will require tickets that must be pre-purchased before the event.

Tickets for all Hamilton sporting events can be purchased in person or online.

For safety purposes, tickets are no longer being sold through the HISD administrative office. Please make purchases from the ticket office on Pecan or online.

HISD greets new staff

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Hamilton Independent School District Board of Trustees Monday evening welcomed 16 new staff and faculty members for the 2020-21 school year.

Traditionally, the new staff would be welcomed with a reception at the board meeting, but this year, they were recognized via Zoom.

“You are joining the best staff ever and making the best staff better,” said Superintendent Clay Tarpley.

COVID chills over weekend

After a week of extreme community spread, Hamilton County actually had fewer COVID cases this week.

“Active Hamilton County cases are decreasing somewhat from last week’s peak with recovery of known positives,” said Dr. Randy Lee, Hamilton County’s Health Authority.

“This weekend was relatively quiet for a change.”

Dr. Lee said the county continues to see new cases, and it is still important to wash hands, wear masks and socially distance.

Cool for school!

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TEMP CHECK-Fifth grader Ridge Lasater gets a quick temp check from Karla Gallimore before class starts at Ann Whitney Elementary School as dad Cody looks on. Drop-off and pickup procedures have changed drastically in the wake of COVID-19, but everyone is working together patiently to make it work.