TEXAS – As the federal government shutdown enters its fourth week, food banks across Texas are ramping up emergency response efforts to support families facing missed paychecks and delayed nutrition benefits. With federal employees and armed service members in Texas at risk of income disruption, and SNAP benefit delays beginning November 1, the state’s emergency food system is bracing for a surge in need.

My name is Lisa Johnson and I am seeking re-election for the position of Hemphill County Judge.

I graduated from Canadian High School, and my husband Steve and I raised our four children here.  We now have seven wonderful grandchildren.