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On The Cover: Happy EasterSBy Caroline Turneypring is the season of renewal andout the things that bring joy and satisfaction to the human soul.If you are like most people, this Easter will also symbolize a new beginning of fellowship with friends and family. In addition to traditional Easter favorites like glazed ham and scalloped potatoes, why not create a beverage bar and toast to new beginnings.For the adults, consider sparkling wine with natural color options to reflect the vibrancy of easter eggs. Pomegranate juice, grape juice, and orange juice are great choices. For the kids, offer lemonade with the same coloring options.Cheers to a wonderful holiday gathering and the beauty of springtime in Texas!rebirth. The earth is waking up andbursting forth in a symphony of color, inviting us to lift our heads and take hope in the future.The tradition of painting Easter eggs reflects the symbol of rebirth and the hues of nature in bloom. The hiding and hunting of treats reminds us to go forth and searchSpringburning wood with ease.Cactus is blooming by the barbed wire fence and green grass has grown to be very dense.The birds are singing, the trees have leafed out, I see small rabbits hopping all about.The grass is so tall, country bugs appear. Now I am watching several grazing deer.Off in the distance children are playing, and in the pasture a donkey is braying.I love the crickets chirping loud atWhy Is Easter Sunday Such An Important Christian Holiday?By Tish Smith JenningsSpring is here now, and,what beautiful days. It is warm outside from the sun’s gold rays.Wildflowers pop up and wave in the breeze. They’re different colors, what fun for the bees.I walk on the road and smell the sweet earth. Spring’s coming alive with nature’s rebirth.The cows are mooing, horses are running, the dogs are playing, the cats are sunning.There is a blue sky and a gentle breeze, the smell of bonfiresEaster is the core of the Christian religion as it has come to be known, including inspiring the rituals and teachings that have been shared for nearly 2,000 years. Without the events that unfolded during Holy Week, the Christian faith would not exist as it was prophesied. Christ’s selfless sacrifice on the cross for others’ sins, as well as his miraculous resurrection, are the anchors upon which all of Christianity has been built.In 1 Corinthians 15:17, St. Paul wrote, “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.”According to Christianity.com, Easter is part of the redemptive plan of mankind. Itis worthy of celebration because it proved to people that Jesus is the Son of God. This gives Christians confidence that there is life after death, and they will have the same power working in them that raised Jesus from the dead.Out of Holy Week and Easter also came the start of Christian masses. On Holy Thursday, Jesus introduced his disciples to the bread that they ate at the Last Supper as “his body” and the wine as “his blood.” This would serve as the basis for the Christian celebration of Holy Communion, which remains a vital component of the faith and religious services.night. I watch lightning bugs dance and shine so bright.I love lady bugs, butterflies and bees. I love cicadas singing in the trees.Grasshoppers are cute. They’re pretty and green.Theyhop all about. It’s a happy scene.There’s onlyone bug that I’ll do without. It’s that pesky fly that flies all about.I only hope though that heaven’s like this because if it’s not, there’s so much I’ll miss.Comal ISD Board of Trustees CallsMay Bond ElectionDCourtesy Of CISDuring its Feb. 15 meeting, the Comal ISD Board of Trustees approved a bond packagethat will accommodate continued enrollment growth as well as address items such as campus safety and security, student technology, and expansions and improvements at existing campuses. The bond referendum, which will be on the May 6 ballot, will appear as three separate propositions.Proposition A, Proposition B, and Proposition C.The bond package was recommended by Comal Forward, a diverse citizen’s committee of 66 community members who met over the course of several months to study district facilities and potential projects.The committee studied enrollment projections, reviewed, and prioritized district facility needs, analyzed results from a third-party community survey and learned about district financials. The committee also received reports from department leaders about challenges and successes within their facilities and programs before developing and prioritizing potential project considerations.Comal ISD residents will have the opportunity to vote in the bond election on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The deadline to register to vote is Thursday, April 6. Early voting begins April 24 and runs through May 2.For more information, including a full list of projects funded by Bond ‘23, please visit the Comal ISD website.Let Me Hunt Down The Perfect Loan For You!Hermie TalamantezThe Loan Hunter Residential Mortgage NMLS 497087Offer A Full Suite of Products for Your Mortgage NeedsAsk Me About Homes For Heroes!Call Or Email Today!(210) 284-6185hermie@genevafi.comHome Loans Powered By Humanswww.Genevafi.comMONTHLY DRAWINGWin A Personalized Cutting BoardEMAIL:HillCountryEngraving@yahoo.com with name and phone Deadline March 31, 2023Serving all of Comal CountyWood & Glass • Engraving Plaques • Custom Wedding Packages Custom Banners • Stickers • SignsSuite 103 830-946-1007 30310 FM 306HillCountryEngraving.com SpringBranch6www.bsbhighlights.comApril 2023