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Sabine County toddler killed in assumed animal attack, autopsy ordered

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According to a press release by the Sabine County Sheriff’s Department: “On September 7, 2024, Deputies from the Sabine County Sheriff's Office responded to an unattended death of a child. The Sheriff's Office had been contacted by the caller who advised a small young child had passed away in the yard of his residence as the result of an animal attack. The caller was not sure if the dogs on the property were responsible or another animal.

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The Sabine County Republican Party will have its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, September 12th @ 6:30 pm at the Chamber of Commerce office in Hemphill. Guest speaker will be Joanne Shofner, Dist. 11 state representative elect.
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B.A.S.S. announces technology standardization for Elite Series, Classic

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The Bassmaster Elite Series and the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Jockey Outdoors are the pinnacles of competitive bass fishing. B.A.S.S. has created unwavering standards of excellence and expectations for the anglers who fish under these banners. Today, the organization announces the creation of equipment standards related to new technologies that will impact anglers competing on the biggest stage in bass fishing.
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MLF Rules Changes

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Since the unveiling of the Live 360 Sonar (Forward Facing Sonar), there has been a growing chorus of discussion about restricting (or even totally banning) the use of Forward Facing Sonar during bass fishing tournaments. Such discussions inevitably resurface every time a new technology comes along, starting with the flashers, to paper graphs, to regular down facing sonar, to side view, etc., and now with the live forward facing sonar.

THE BLUE ROOF

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In the late 1940s my dad installed a new composition roof on our house. For some reason he selected a dark blue color instead of the usual brown. Little did he know at the time that this decision may have saved a life.

Pet Talk

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If you have ever lived in a household alongside a pet that excessively howls, scratches at the door, or exhibits an overall sense of panic when a loved one leaves the home, it can be beneficial to speak with a veterinarian about the potential diagnosis of separation anxiety.
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By and By...

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A compilation of travel adventures and misadventures by Dana Gordy Because life is already an obstacle course, why not make it fun? It was mid-July when I found myself with a free weekend between conferences. I could stay in Kansas City or I could look for an adventure.