The Hamlin Herald

01/14/2026

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01/13/2026

After more than a decade of caring for our neighbors, families, and friends, Jeanne Cason, FNP, is preparing to retire, with her last day in clinic on March 31, 2026.
During this transition, Jeanne will continue seeing patients for acute and sick visits. Patients are encouraged to establish a primary care relationship with Kelby Johnson, FNP, or Amy Pennington, FNP, who are available for wellness visits, chronic condition management, routine care, and sick visits. Jeanne has been a steady, trusted presence for so many, and we are deeply grateful for the care she's given our community and the impact she's made over the years.
Thank you, Jeanne, for everything you've poured into Haskell.
Read more: https://haskellmemorialhospital.com/longtime-provider-announces-retirement-from-haskell-rural-health-clinic/

01/11/2026

We are going to begin having monthly coloring contest for the kiddos. In addition to gift cards and baskets of goodies would the winners like medals?

Also, if anyone wants to help sponsor these please let me know.

01/10/2026

01/10/2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, THAT:

The Merkel City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Heritage Hall located at 111 Taylor Street, Merkel, Texas, regarding annexation of the following property into the City limits of the City of Merkel:

7.33 acres of land out of Lot No. 22 of a partition of the Homer Patterson, et al lands, located in League No. 148, Grimes County School Land, Taylor County, Texas.

Any and all persons interested in the proposed annexation may attend this hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard.

For more information, please contact Matthew Hitt, City Manager of the City of Merkel at (325) 928-4911.

Send a message to learn more

01/08/2026

We would like to welcome the First National Bank of Hamlin and Aspermont and West Texas Pet Food as our new sponsors for our school/sports page! Thank you to these businesses and those already sponsoring, without sponsors pages that include sports photos, results, kids corner, which we still need sponsors for, are not possible.

Thank you to everyone for supporting your small town newspaper!

01/08/2026

01/06/2026

We’re excited to invite you to be part of a favorite feature in the Hamlin Herald — our Kids Page, created especially for local children and families.

The Kids Page includes fun and engaging content such as coloring contests, puzzles, games, and seasonal activities that kids look forward to each week. Parents appreciate it too, as it encourages reading, creativity, and family involvement — all while highlighting businesses that support our community.

For just $20 per week, your business can advertise on the Kids Page and:

Reach local families and parents in a positive, family-friendly environment

Be associated with education, creativity, and community involvement

Gain extra attention as children and parents spend more time on this page

Show your support for activities that make our town a great place to grow up

01/03/2026

📣The Merkel HS Cheerleaders invite you to a local showcase debuting their UIL State Competition routine. Admission is FREE and open to the public.

This is a great opportunity to come support these girls if you can’t make it to Fort Worth to see them at the actual competition on Thursday, January 15th.

We hope to see you there! Go badgers! 💜💛