Hamilton Herald-News
Texas Rose Tattoo Commission and Black Sheep Mercantile hosted a grand opening Saturday in Hamilton.
Owners Shawn Warcot and Amy Cowart invited the community to enjoy tacos, beer and sodas while meeting the artists and checking out the new shops just off the square on Henry Street, next door to El Jardin.
Both owner and artist at Texas Rose Tattoo Commission, Shawn brings 35 years of artistry to Hamilton. He has been tattooing since 1988 and owns three studios in California.
Black Sheep Mercantile has a curated collection of antiques along with new items like throws, candles, artwork, light fixtures and collectible pieces.
Hamilton Police Department Lieutenant Rene Silva passed away unexpectedly last week.
HPD Chief Brad Boulton said Silva died from a cardiac emergency on Friday, June 24.
“Lt. Silva has served the citizens of Hamilton for the past three years,” Boulton said. “He will truly be missed by everyone. Rene never met a stranger and touched everyone he met.”
The Hico News Review
Changes continue in downtown Hico. Almost a dozen buildings in and adjacent to the historic business district have sold in the past year. And now the Sugar Moon Antiques building and business have sold.
After 16 years in business, owner Trish McMillin will be operating the store until July 11. McMillin said she sold the building and all its inventory to the new owners, Fred and Tammy McAfee who already live in the area and had old family ties here.
The Chamber of Commerce organizers for the Miss Hico Pageant say the event will be held at the old pavilion in the middle of city park this year, instead of the stage near the entrance. The pageant will be Tuesday, July 12 and precedes the Annual Hico Old Settlers Reunion produced by the Hico Civic Club.
Deleon Free Press
Comanche County Commissioners Court voted to close the Old Cora Courthouse Museum to the public. This decision was made after the county reviewed the condition of the structure with the Texas Historical Commission and preservation consultants, Komatsu Architecture and it was determined unstable. The log structure was restored in 2004 and the County has regularly maintained the building. Deterioration of the north-facing façade was noted over the past few years.
The Comanche Chief
Well, “the Bible of Texas football”, as the Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine is known as, was sent out to subscribers last week.
In District 5-3A DII, where the Comanche Indians are slotted, the magazine has them picked fifth in the six team district.
They have Eastland Mavericks as the district champion, then Jacksboro Tigers, Dublin Lions, and Millsap Bulldogs rounding out the next playoff spots. And the Merkel Badgers are picked last.