Hawkins Residents Respond to Controversy over Religious Sign

HAWKINS — Members of an East Texas community are responding to the controversy surrounding a sign on city property. The Freedom from Religion Foundation is threatening a lawsuit unless the city of Hawkins relocates a sign on city property that reads, “Jesus welcomes you to Hawkins.” A recent city council meeting addressed the issue, but no action was taken. Now, smaller signs have been popping up all over the city in people’s yards with the same message. The mayor of Hawkins has expressed his support of leaving the sign exactly where it is — as did the majority of people who attended last week’s council meeting.