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You may have noticed a change in the scenery if you’ve driven out of Hemphill heading north on Highway 87. After 13 years of operating right across from Ritters’ Lumber, Pearson’s Monument and Cemetery Services is gone.

The Commissioners Court of Sabine County held its regular meeting on Monday, April 10th and opened with the prayer and pledge of allegiance to the flag, followed by approval of last meetings minutes. There were no line-item transfers nor any budget amendments to consider.

Chris Melcher, PA-C, provided mentorship to Physician Assistant Student, Rachel Truitt .

BOM made a donation to the Hemphill senior class for their Grad Night event. The Grad Night event provides the students with an alcohol and drug free way to celebrate one last achievement together before they head toward their separate futures. Pictured: Remi Ross, Omarion Smith, Bo Conn, Laken Wilkerson, Kam Arrington, and BOM’s Sydney Chatham.

Sleep Tight, Little Bunny I have a confession to make. Twenty years ago, I was reading our favorite book, Goodnight Moon to my first grandchild, Isabel. Easter was just around the corner and we began talking about the Easter Bunny. I said, “Please, don’t let your mommy paint your toesies orange before the Easter Bunny comes hopping in your room to fill your Easter basket!” Isabel looked up at me with her big hazel eyes and asked “But, why not, Honey?” Whispering I replied, “Because your little toes just might look like baby carrots to the Easter Bunny.” And together we giggled.