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As the Bass Pro Tour season began with B&W Trailer Hitches Stage One Presented by Power-Pole on Toledo Bend on Jan. 30, MLF pros Greg Vinson and Brent Chapman joined Texas Parks and Wildlife biologists and Tackle Warehouse Invitationals pro Kyle Cortiana to complete the first MLF Fisheries Management Division Minn Kota Habitat Restoration Project of 2024 on Sam Rayburn Reservoir.

Pineland City Manager Dwayne Armstrong shared news of new businesses and improvements coming to Pineland, making for more Good Days in Pineland. The West Sabine Community Clinic opened Monday, February 12th.

Sabine County Flospital is proud to announce the opening of the West Sabine Community Clinic, located at 103 Timberland Flighway, Pineland, TX 75968. The new clinic is set to open its doors on February 19th, offering comprehensive family medicine services to the Pineland community and its surrounding areas.

The Sabine County Republican Party hosted a Meet the Candidates forum at East Sabine Senior Center on Saturday, February 10th, and was led by Republican Party Chairman R.D. Griffin. A large crowd of Sabine County voters attended the forum as each candidate was given 5 minutes to introduce themselves and what particular qualifications, they felt made them the right choice for the position they were running for. Voters then had the opportunity to ask specific questions of any of the candidates concerning their positions on various issues. Most of the questions were directed to the two candidates running for State Representative Joanne Shofner (above right) and incumbent Travis Clardy (above left). Other candidates introducing themselves to the voters were: (for Constable Pet. 1) incumbent Brad Bradberry Jr., and challenger Hemphill Police Chief David West; (for County Commissioner Pet.3) incumbent Stanley Jacks, and challengers Ronny Procell, and Kenneth Brodie Je.; and (for Railroad Commissioner) James Matlock.

Friday, February 16, you are invited to celebrate a quarterly treasure hunt (aka trash pickup). Come join for fun and exercise starting at 8 AM, Sabine Council on Aging parking lot, Toledo Town/Hwy 191. Safety vests, pickers, bags and water will be provided. The “finders keepers” area of impact to be addressed runs along Flighway 191 from the intersection of Flighway 6, north to the Fanana Bridge. Due to its popularity, we are limiting participation to the first 50 people so don’t miss out.

(Toledo Bend Reservoir) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA-TX) recently opened the Pendleton Recreational Area Boat Ramp located along Highway 21 in Sabine County at the state line. The opening of the boat ramp marks completion of Phase 1, with Phase 2 currently under construction. Phase 1 of the project includes an asphalt parking lot, kayak launch, and a four-lane boat ramp protected by a 340’ jetty. Phase 2 will include a pavilion, restroom facilities, playground, picnic areas, boardwalk, and a swim beach area. Phase 2 is scheduled to be completed and opened to the public in the summer of 2024. David Montagne, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Sabine River Authority of Texas said, “We are excited to open this new boat ramp facility to provide additional access to Toledo Bend Reservoir for the public to enjoy. Pendleton Recreational Area is part of SRA-TX economic development program to enhance recreational opportunities throughout the Sabine River Basin, fulfilling SRA’s obligation to assist in the development of the Basin.” Created by the Legislature in 1949, the Sabine River Authority of Texas is an official agency of the State of Texas. The Authority was created as a conservation and reclamation district with responsibilities to control, store, preserve, and distribute the waters of the Sabine River and its tributary streams for useful purposes.

This is a story about a daughter stepping up as a first-time caregiver. Lynn Berkebile, 76, needed support.