With profound sorrow and deep admiration for a life richly lived, we gather in spirit and memory to celebrate Carl Wayne Shearer. Born on July 24,...

A City of Stamford employee was arrested last week on a felony aggravated assault charge, according to records from the Jones County Jail. Amanda...

By Tracy Carter Both the Pipers and Lady Pipers came away with big district wins this past week against the Paint Creek Pirates. With district...

 The sound of bats cracking and gloves popping is just around the corner. Hamlin Youth Sports has officially opened registration for its highly...

Hamlin Highlights — 2025 in Review As 2025 comes to a close, the Hamlin community reflects on a year marked by community achievements in athletics and education, important...

The political season is already heating up in Jones County, Texas, as preparations for the March 2026 Primary Election are officially underway. Several key local positions...

The Jones County Commissioners have scheduled a public meeting for November 10, 2025, at 9:00 AM, during which they will consider significant proposals related to a...

Hamlin Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) is embarking on a comprehensive search to identify and nurture its brightest young minds....

The Hamlin Housing Authority (HHA) will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 2, 2025, to gather community input on its proposed 2026 Annual and 5-Year Action Plan....

The City of Hamlin and the Municipal Development District (MDD) have partnered with a private developer to introduce a new housing project aimed at addressing the growing...

The Hamlin Fire Department is inviting the entire community to show their support at a special hamburger meal fundraiser on Friday, September 20th. The event is...

By Lyndsey CaveThe Jones County Commissioners Court met on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. County Judge Dale Spurgin began by calling the meeting to order. At 9:03...

The City of Hamlin governing body has proposed a substantial increase in the property tax rate for the upcoming 2025 tax year, a move that could see the average homeowner's...

 When the piercing wail of a siren cuts through the quiet, or the flashing lights of an ambulance materialize in the chaos of an emergency, our immediate focus often turns...

This past week the Piper and Lady Piper cross country teams traveled to Haskell to run in the Warpath Invitational. This was a pretty good sized meet with teams from not...