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Wednesday, May 15th, the Senate Committee on Local Government chaired by Senator Paul Bettencourt held a hearing to discuss securing Texas against 'Squatters'. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick assigned this interim charge before the committee ahead of the 2025 legislative session. During the hearing, the Senate heard invited and public testimonials from victims of squatters and listened to proposed solutions.

(pictured) Pine Park graduate, and Hemphill High Bass Club member, Baylee White receives her scholarship from Six Mile Garden Club President Juanita Robinson. Juanita was also the Bass Club boat captain for White and her fishing partner, Makenna Adkins.

If you haven’t stopped by the new restaurant located at 140 Main Street off the square in Hemphill, then you are missing out! They had a soft opening last week and everything I had was 10 out of 10. Check out our Facebook page for more details. They are closed Saturdays and Mondays, and pork free.

Today Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $31,832,572 in regional mitigation funds to improve communications, streets, drainage and sewer systems in the cities of Hallettsville, Hearne, Madisonville, Conroe, and La Grange as well as Robertson, Colorado, Sabine and San Augustine counties. Through the Regional Mitigation Program, the GLO enabled local prioritization, which will have a tremendous impact across multiple regions.

Alyssa Corley, daughter of Terrance and Nicole Corley, and fished with the Hemphill Hornets Bass Club, has been accepted into the Tarleton State University bass club! She will be starting in August. Congratulations Alyssa!!

Sabine County Reporter The Sabine County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting on May 14th, and after prayer, pledge, and approval of last meetings minutes, welcomed new members Sabine County Master Gardeners and J. R, Huffman Public Library.

Congratulations to Robert Hamilton upon his retirement from Hemphill Mayor and welcom Stephen Crowell as the new Mayor. Pictured above last week at swearing in from left to right, Hamilton, Crowell and City Councilman Jamie Westbrook.

Hemphill ISD proudly presents their top graduates for the Class of 2024. Top honor of Valedictorian goes to Cameron Allman.