Drug/DUI courts celebrate graduates

The Hill County Drug and DUI courts held a celebration of a major milestone Thursday following court: the first graduation of their participants.

Josh Kaupang and JonAnn Roastingstick both graduated from the program, with congratulations and thanks for their work to overcome addictions from Judge Audrey Barger.

“I hope you both have a lot of self-respect,” Barger said, adding at the end of the presentation, “I will miss you both terribly.”

The graduation was held before a crowd of celebrants including members of the Drug and DUI courts and nearly 30 people still participating in...