Constitution Boot Camp

Learn the Constitution from the men who wrote it.

The camp will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Rusk Civic Center, 555 Euclid St., Rusk.

Doors open at 8:30 a.m. with coffee and pastries.

The event is a free-will donation event. A snack lunch is provided and seating is limited.

You can email Jack Sheridan at safety@wildblue.net to register. Sign up preferred, but walk-ins welcome.

Subjects covered in one-hour sessions:

No. 1: Introduction, Misconceptions, God-given vs. Constitutional Rights, Declaration of Independence

No. 2: Oath of Office, Rule of Law, Enumerated Powers of Congress

No. 3: Enumerated Powers of the President, Enumerated Powers of the Federal Courts, God, Church and State

No. 4: Amendments, Remedies, Including Nullification.

Cherokee County Republican Club

The Cherokee County Republican Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hong Kong Buffet, 1644 S. Jackson, Jacksonville. Speakers will  be congressional District 5, Cherokee County Precinct 4 commissioner and Republican Party chair candidates  

The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Come join us for meet and greet at 6 p.m. and the meeting at 6:30 p.m. 

For more information or questions, call 903-683-6870.

2018 Congressional Art Competition

U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling is inviting high school students across the 5th Congressional District to participate in the 2018 Congressional Art Competition.

“Each year, this exciting competition provides members of Congress the opportunity to showcase the artistic talent of high school students within their districts, thereby acknowledging our nation’s gifted young artists,” Hensarling said. “I am pleased to announce that the 5th Congressional District is once again participating in the competition and I look forward to seeing the artwork that our talented students submit.”

As in years past, the winning entry from each congressional district will be displayed in a special exhibit located in a corridor of the U.S. Capitol building. The winning student and guest will be invited to attend a special reception unveiling the artwork in Washington, D.C.

Teachers and students wishing to participate in this year’s competition should contact Hensarling’s office at 214-349-9996 for official contest dates, rules and guidelines. Artwork must be submitted no later than April 24 to be considered.