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Point.... Counterpoint  

Point.... Counterpoint

1 year ago By News Staff
Hello faithful readers! It’s that time of the week again where opinions fly fast and furious in Point/Counterpoint! Our two questions are:1.)what was your opinion of the Presidential debate and 2.)If you had a choice between any two past Presidents on both sides of the aisle, living or dead, who would they be?
Texas 4-H Foundation launches $4 million fundraising campaign  

Texas 4-H Foundation launches $4 million fundraising campaign

1 year ago By Paul Schattenberg
A new fundraising campaign by the Texas 4-H Foundation aims to create more opportunities to prepare Texas 4-H members to become future leaders in a constantly changing society. The new 4×4 for Texas 4-H Campaign, approved by the Texas 4-H Foundation board of directors with support from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, is a fouryear, $4 million campaign to support 4-H youth participating in county-, district- and state-level programs.

Briefs

1 year ago By News Staff
Gospel Concert Pine Grove United Church Gospel Concert Fundraiser, Saturday, June 29th, at 120 Market St. Hemphill, across from Brookshire Brothers, in front of Pic-A-Homes.
photo submitted DETCOG President and San Augustine County Judge Jeff Boyd presents the 2023 Ralph Steen East Texan of the Year Award to Horace McQueen as Shelby County Judge Allison entation Harbison of looks the on Steen during award the will be DETCOG a highlight Annual of the Meeting 2024 held DETCOG on June 22, Annual 2023. The Membership pres-and Awards Luncheon to be held June 27, 2024, at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center in Lufkin.  

Deep East TX Council of Governments to celebrate 58 Years of Service

1 year ago By Detcog
The presentation of the Ralph W. Steen East Texan of the Year Award will highlight the Annual Membership and Awards Luncheon of the Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG). The event will take place Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 12 noon at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center in Lufkin. The public is invited to attend.

Hemphill City Approves Chief of Police Job Description

1 year ago By Kenny Wick Sabine County Reporter
The Hemphill City Council held its regular monthly meeting on June 18th, and after opening prayer and pledge to the flags, approved the consent agenda. The consent agenda consisted of approval of the minutes for May 21st regular meeting and June 6th special meeting, accounts payable check register for May 2024, gas power cost adjustment of $0.072 per ccf for June 2024, and the electric power cost adjustment of $0.02420 per kwh for June 2024.

County Approves Tax Refund Requests at Court

1 year ago By Kenny Wick Sabine County Reporter
The Sabine County Commissioners Court was held on Monday, June 24th, and after opening prayer and pledge to the flag, approved the previous meetings minutes. There was only 1 line-item transfer for an expenditure for computer upgrade at the tax office, and it was approved. There were no budget amendments to consider, and all departmental reports were accepted. The Court then approved two tax refund requests by Tax Assessor/Collector office for USLBM LLC. Both had to do with a value change of items in inventory. The Court also approved a Tax refund requested by Tac Assessor/Collector office concerning Sandals & Spurs. Sandals & Spurs entered into arbitration for changing the values of some of its property, and the arbitrators sided with Sandals & Spurs.
Pet Talk  

Pet Talk

1 year ago By News Staff
Cats are playful, loyal, and fiercely independent pets, which often means they require less maintenance and makes them great life-long companions. Caring for your feline friends can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging, especially when it comes to keeping them mentally and physically engaged.
American Red Cross Stresses Vigilance and Strong Swimming Skills as Keys to Water Safety  

American Red Cross Stresses Vigilance and Strong Swimming Skills as Keys to Water Safety

1 year ago By News Staff
The American Red Cross is stressing the importance of constant, active adult supervision, along with ensuring that everyone learns to swim, as critical layers of protection to help prevent drowning. Unfortunately, tragic events where children and adults lose their lives to drowning occur all too often.
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