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Galveston Bootleggers Shoot It Out

Rival bootleggers turned downtown Galveston into their own private shooting gallery on Mar. 13, 1931 sending innocent bystanders diving for cover and two wounded gangsters to the hospital.

Sheriff keeps post

Hamilton County had a good turnout of 2461 voters in the recent primary election. Of those, 2221 voted Republican, 240 Democrat.

K9s FOR WARRIORS

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Kgs FOR WARRIORS- Julie Brooks and service dog Macy make the rounds through the crowd at Monday’s Spring Fling at St. John Lutheran Family Life Center and stop at dog-lover Linda Moore for a good scratch. Staff Photo

Batson announces for school board

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Editors note: Hamilton Herald-News allows candidates to announce their candidacy for local offices. Following is Michael Batson’s announcement for school board.

Wild Horses

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WILD HORSES- This pair of cremello horses was among the 75 wild horses and burros at an adoption at Circle T Arena last weekend. Circle T also hosted the International Texas Longhorn Association’s March Madness Show featuring standard and miniature longhorns in the main arena Saturday and Sunday. Staff Photo

Census forms go out Thursday

Most folks will receive a mailed invitation to respond to the census between March 12 and 20.

HPL Memorials

The Hamilton Public Library received the following memorial donation for February.

Pearl garage sale this weekend

The annual Pearl Community garage and flea market will be held at the Pearl Community Center on FM 183 between Evant and Purmela, Friday and Saturday, March 13-14, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Savor the Flavor festival Saturday

The Gorman Savor the Flavor of Texas Festival will be held indoors on Saturday, March 14, 10 p.m at The Iron Rose on 103 N. Kent St. www. savortheflavoroftexas. com.

Red Wing winery sets St. Pat’s parade

Red Wing Dove Winery is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday, March 15 at 2 p.m. There will be free hot dogs and games for kids and a washer toss for adults. The parade will go through the vineyard. Everyone is invited to come watch or participate in the parade. The Werkmans are also bringing their draft horses to provide wagon rides.