The Republican-led effort to allow Texans to carry handguns without any kind of license cleared what is likely its biggest remaining hurdle in the Capitol on Wednesday, when the Texas Senate moved in a nail-biter vote to bring the measure to the floor and then gave it approval.

SILVEUS INSURANCE GROUP The Canadian/Hemphill County Chamber of Commerce hosted ribbon-cuttings for two new businesses during the last week—a hopeful sign that the local economy may be rebounding from the pandemic slump. Gordon Clark, of Silveus Insurance Group, wielded the over-sized scissors to snip the ceremonial ribbon for his new office at 206 Main Street (next to the Palace Theatre) last Wednesday.

Taking up acquisitions of property and equipment for the district, the Hemphill County Hospital Board approved two sets of purchases in its April 20 meeting. CEO Christy Francis first provided a list of expenses that will be funded through the remainder of the $3.5 million CARES Act Provider Relief Fund.

I found this “Taste of Home” cookbook recipe years ago and continue to make it. It’s quick and easy and mighty delicious. If you don’t like pepper or hot sauce, you can omit it and still have a tasty dish. Enjoy!