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Easter is here!I hope you took the time to reflect on the meaning of Easter and the miracle of the Resurrection. From my family to yours, hoping you each had a blessed and happy Easter.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement following the Texas Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 8, Empowering Parental Rights – Including School Choice, by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe: “From the first day I arrived in the Texas Senate, my goal and my passion has been to improve public education.

Hemphill Garden Club goes to Hemphill Care Center and helps residents plant raised flowerbeds. .

The Hemphill Pre K class enjoyed a huge Easter egg hunt hosted by Legacies Nursing and Rehabilitation on Tuesday, April 4th. The kiddos got the GO signal and scattered like a covey of quail in search of 777 Easter eggs that were hidden.

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.

VFW Post 10351 BINGO is held each Thursday. Card sales start at 5:30 p.m.

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 .

Autism Awareness Day is celebrated worldwide on April 2nd each year, but the whole month of April is designated for telling stories about Autism and sharing ideas and awareness of how people deal with it.

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.