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The Sabine County Chamber of Commerce and VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Post 10351 hosted a Walk to Remember celebration on Friday, May 24th, at the Pineland City Park where many people carried a fan bearing the names of the service members they wanted to remember while they waked 3 laps (1 mile} around the park walking path in remembrance. The service began with the building of the POW/MIA table, also known as the 'Missing Man' table, that is a solemn and symbolic tribute to honor military personnel who are prisoners of was (POW) or missing in action (MIA). Each item on the table carries significant meaning: The white table cloth signifies the purity of their intentions and the hope of their return; the empty chair symbolizes the missing service member; the red rose signifies the blood shed by those who are missing or imprisoned; the yellow ribbon represents the hope for their return; the lemon slice reminds us of their bitter fate; the salt represents the tears shed by families waiting for their loved ones; the bread plate and slice of bread represents the sustenance they cannot share; the inverted glass symbolizes their inability to toast with us; the candle represents the light of hope that guides them home; the American flag serves as a reminder of their service and sacrifice. This powerful display is a way to honor and remember those who have not returned from their military service.

The Hemphill City Council meeting was held on Tuesday, May 21st, and after opening prayer and pledge to the flags, approved the consent agenda. The consent agenda consisted of the minutes of the April 16th regular meeting, Spril 29th special meeting, and the May 14th special meeting, the accounts payable check register for April 2024, gas power cost adjustment of $0.155 per ccf for May 2024, and the electric power cost adjustment of $0.02420 per kwh for May 2024.

There was so much to do and see on Saturday. From the Kid Zone to the Car Show and all the vendors and food trucks in between. It was a great turnout, even if it was particularly warm and humid. Thanks to the Sabine County Chamber of Commerce for hosting!

Friday night Sabine County kicked off Patriotic Weekend at the Park in Pineland with a Walk to Remember... a great time of reflection during this Memorial Day season.

Raising money for scholarships, glasses and the community, The Lion’s Club in Hemphill had several gun raffles. Hemphill Superintendent, Stephen English, pictured Saturday on the Square during the 2nd Annual Patriotic Weekend.

Trish Bevans and Pastor Gwen Coplen had the privilege of presenting two $500.00 scholarships on behalf of Liberty Springs last night. Cameron Allman will be attending A&M in the fall and Landon Clark will attend Universal Technical Institute in Houston. We know both these students will make us all very proud. I feel so blessed that our little church could bless two students this year. All praise and glory to God.

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The VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Post 10351 hosted a solemn memorial service Monday for our fallen service members. The Service, led by incoming Post Commander Frank Torres, paid a solemn tribute to all of our fallen American service members who gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy today, followed by the folding and presentation of the flag, a three gun volley and the playing of taps. Everyone enjoyed some snacks and refreshments following the ceremony.