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Granddaughter defends first COVID-19 patient

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When Hamilton County and Hamilton Healthcare System last Tuesday issued a press release that the hospital had tested its first positive COVID-19, social media went berserk.

State parks closed for now

At the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas State Parks be closed to the public at the close of business Tuesday in order to maintain the safest environment for visitors, volunteers and staff. The Texas Parks and

Farmers fight COVID-19, other livestock viruses

The coronavirus has impacted enormous numbers of people, but the disease is suspected to have started in animals.

CASA focuses on support for families

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and CASA for the Cross Timbers Area is raising awareness of the need for more dedicated members of the community to step up and become CASA volunteers, and help break the cycle of abuse and neglect, through supporting children and families.

HISD board gets status update

Hamilton Independent School District board of trustees met via Zoom Monday evening briefly to debrief from the busyness of the past three weeks since coronavirus closed the schools until May 1.

Social distancing: Step it up

During a time when stress levels might be higher and activity levels lower, Hamilton County’s Texas Agrilife Extension is inviting residents to safely get moving through the Taking Steps for Better Living Contest.

PUC ready to help customers who lost jobs in pandemic

The Public Utility Commission of Texas responded to Governor Abbott’s declaration of emergency with a series of measures intended to assist individuals who will have challenges in paying for power, water and sewer bills due to COVID-19.

COVID-19 brings new challenges

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This spring has certainly not been an ordinary season, but that won’t stop Hamilton churches from finding ways to celebrate Easter.

HOW CAN I HELP YOU?

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HOW CAN I HELP YOU? Amber Tyson sports a mask and keeps hand sanitizer nearby while waiting on window customers at Storm’s Sunday afternoon. While business is slower for Hamilton restaurants, they appreciate the continued patronage through to-go orders. Staff Photo

HGH gets 3rd case

Hamilton General Hospital on Monday confirmed the second and third positive cases for COVID-19. The patients, residents of Hamilton County, were screened through HGH’s drive-thru testing station and both are self-quarantined at home.