News

After 34 years in practice as Hemphill’s favorite optometrist, Dr. Gary Golden has closed his practice and will be joining his brother, Dr. Dixon Golden at Texas State Optical in Nacogdoches two days a week. Dr. Gary will be driving back and forth on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for appointments and he and his wife, Jeanette, will maintain their Hemphill residency. Dr. Golden would like to recognize longtime office manager Joann Beasley for her service and dedication over the years, “She became family to all of us, and this move is bitter sweet for us.

After the opening prayer, pledge to the Flag, and approval of previous meetings minutes, the monthly meeting of the Sabine County Chamber of Commerce got underway with requests for nominations for a new Board President and 1 new Board Member. Elections will be announced at next month's meeting. Other news is that the Sabine County Maps will be coming out soon, the Tour of Businesses will be held on December 6th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and Christmas on the Square will be on December 7th from 10:00 a.m. thru 8:00 p.m.

The Sabine County 4H Club presented Mr. Curtis Buckner (Vice Commander of the VFW Post 10351) with a Patriotic Quilt of Honor Monday evening at the VFW monthly meeting. The kids that helped make this beautiful quilt (most have never sewed before) were Cason Beall, Camdyn Beall, Corbyn Beall, Lori Watson and Kimber Watson. Each child even autographed the quilt and Curtis was totally un-aware that he would be the recipient. The Sabine County 4H Club did a fantastic job!