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When Chelsea Melton was named tourism director for Sabine County Tourism, I was excited. Over the past several weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to sit in on meetings with her, visit local marinas and restaurants, discuss visibility for Sabine County, and hear firsthand the vision she has for the future of our area.

Members of the Sabine County Republican Party and community residents gathered Monday evening at The Feed Store Cafe to hear updates from Sabine River Authority of Texas Basin Regional Manager Don Iles on the continued growth and future development surrounding SRA Sabinetown Recreation Area and Toledo Bend Reservoir.

The dust flew, the stands filled shoulder-to-shoulder, and for one Saturday night in Hemphill, the Sabine County Expo was once again the center of small-town Texas tradition as the Sabine County Youth Foundation Rodeo brought together families, competitors and rodeo fans from across the area.

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The Hemphill Little Theatre will host Will Dupuy for a FREE concert Sunday May 17th at 3pm at the theatre. M ltifaceted singer song riter Multifaceted singer-songwriter Will Dupuy delivers a sophisticated brand of original Texas country that resonates with everyone from the young at heart to the youngest in the crowd.

Sabine County 4-H members are staying active this year with a full lineup of summer workshops, livestock competitions, and outdoor educational events that continue to showcase the organization’s commitment to youth leadership and handson learning. Local 4-H leaders recently announced the 2026 Summer Day Camps schedule, offering currently enrolled members opportunities to explore agriculture, cooking, forestry, leather working, and sewing throughout the summer months.

Under clear skies (that just moments before had been cloudy and full of promised rain) and surrounded by neighbors, pastors, veterans, educators and community leaders, Sabine County residents gathered Thursday at the courthouse lawn in Hemphill for the 2026 National Day of Prayer — a moment that reflected the deep-rooted faith and hometown values that continue to define the county.