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Streets top city survey

Not surprisingly, improving streets and alleys was ranked No. 1 among Hamilton citizens who responded to the City’s 2019 Citizen Survey.

Of the survey’s 240 respondents, 234 named streets and alleys as an important priority for the city, with 100 ranking it No. 1, 24 ranking it second and 22 ranking it third. Only two respondents said addressing streets and alleys was not important.

Employment opportunities was ranked important by 207 respondents, and utility rates and fees by 204.

Crop insurance supports on-farm diversity

Farmers and ranchers have one thing in common: the need to manage risk, from weather, markets or other forces.  

Crop insurance can be a useful tool for farmers and ranchers in managing risk. But, while crop insurance is readily available for major crops like corn and soybeans, many farmers and ranchers could benefit from learning about risk management options for more niche crops.

Tarleton-businesses event connects students to jobs

STEPHENVILLE — Tarleton State University’s Career Services will host a part-time job fair Thursday, Sept. 5. The come-and-go event gives students an opportunity to connect with local businesses seeking part-time employees.

The job fair starts at 1 p.m. at the Campus Recreation Center. Participants are encouraged to bring their resume and other applicable materials.

HISD announces free lunch policy

Hamilton Independent School District has announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the current income eligibility guidelines. Each school office has a copy of the policy which may be reviewed by anyone on request.

The school is distributing letters to households of children in the district about eligibility benefits and actions households should take to apply for these benefits. Applications also are available at Ann Whitney Elementary, Hamilton Junior High and Hamilton High School.

Burn ban enacted, commandments nixed

The summer-long 10 Commandments debate at Hamilton County Commissioners Court has ended.

“I did not intend for this request to divide the community or to cost the county money,” said Johnny Clepper before withdrawing his request during Tuesday morning’s meeting.

“My desire to place these monuments had nothing to do with the 2020 election whatsoever. I was not trying to make a name for myself or anyone else.

Streets to close during festival

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Hamilton City Council approved a request from Hamilton Chamber of Commerce for closure of a section of Bell Street from but not including Highway 36 to East Ross Street.  The permit will be in force Saturday, Aug. 31, from 7 a.m.  to 8 p.m.

The Grain Drafthouse & Eatery requested the closure of a section of Bell Street from 110 S. Bell to, and including,  the intersection of East Leslie and South Bell for Sept.

5.  The permit granted by the city council will be in force from 5 to 11:59 p.m. on that day.

Hunters supper Saturday

Joy Payne will host the 82nd annual Hunters Supper Saturday, Aug. 31, at her home in Pecan Wells.

Everyone is invited and asked to bring veggies, salads and desserts as well as tables and chairs.

The supper began in 1936 when a group of men with their hunting dogs planned to meet for a fox hunt.

The wives and children decided to pack a picnic supper and bedding and met at Pecan Wells Creek at the home place of Elmer and Ella Hurley to spend the night.

Unattended hearing gets council no input

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No visitors attended the noon public hearing Monday of the Hamilton City Council regarding the proposed 2019 property tax rate.

Another hearing will be held Sept. 12, along with a hearing on the 2019-20 fiscal year budget, after which the council will vote on the rate and budget.

Copies of the budget are available at City Hall.

The proposed tax rate for the city is the rollback rate of $0.5852 per $100 valuation with the increase designated for streets.

The average home in Hamilton, valued at $79,583, would see an increase of about $30 this year.

Best Harvest Festival yet draws near

We’ve learned from all our years of producing Harvest Festivals at First United Methodist Church in Hamilton that we can make it better and better each year.

Hamilton Healthcare System Hospital Auxiliary announces changes

By unanimous vote, Hamilton Healthcare System Hospital Auxiliary members have decided that to meet on the second Monday of each month at 11:45 a.m. in the Hospital Conference Room. A light lunch will be served. Anyone interested in supporting the hospital and it’s patients are encouraged to join. Dues are $10 a year. Men and women are welcome.

The auxiliary hosts a community-wide Pumpkin Patch Bake Sale annually. Highlights include pictures with a living scarecrow.