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The Hemphill Salvation Army Service Unit would like to thank the Postal Service as well as all the employees who worked so hard to make this last food drive a success. This would have not been possible without the donations by the community and extra manpower to collect the donated items. The donors took the time to look at expiration dates, so very little had to be discarded.

Drunk driving deaths increased again last year in Texas, and TxDOT is urging all Texans to save lives and reverse this trend by choosing a sober ride. Monse Montoya’s family was destroyed when a drunk driver ran through a stop sign and T-boned her parents’ car.

This week marks 3 years that Meghan Williams, LVN, has been with Hospice Plus Lufkin. Meghan has been on both our clinical team and our business development team. She has a heart for hospice and is an advocate for people in need. You won't find someone more passionate about hospice than Meghan. We appreciate all you do in our community, Meghan!

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, June 8, 2023 — If a dog’s eyesight declines, they may not make noticeable visual mistakes or show signs of discomfort since they primarily rely on smell to navigate the world. Because of this, pet owners need to keep a watchful eye out for common canine ocular diseases, such as dry eye.

The new ligts have been hung on the Hemphill Square and many of the road name signs have been replaced by the City of Hemphill. Visit the Reporter’s Facebook page to see videos of the changing lights, pictured left. They will be ready for Patriotic Weekend in Red, White and Blue.

Patrons have been asking for a Drama production, and they got that, and then some, with the Hemphill Little Thetre presentation of Night, Mother. With the subject matter, suicide, not suitable for ages under 16, Rachael Sanders as Jessie Cates, and Leanne Hinkle as Thelma Cates, delivered their best performances to date, leaving the audience spellbound in their seats (many with tears flowing) for almost a full minute after the closing on-stage bows were given. *Note: You’re not meant to deal with sadness alone. Reach out to connect with people who care. If you’re struggling with feeling sad or depressed, you’re not alone. Turning to family, friends, and other trusted sources of social support is a common way for people to deal with feelings of sadness. Reach out and call 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or 911 in an emergency.