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The Distinctive Experience Michael Olsen Brings to Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1

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The key distinction between Michael Olsen and the other candidates for the position of Justice of the Peace for Pct. 1 is experience. My background sets me apart and uniquely prepares me for the responsibilities of this important office.

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Auditions Play On Auditions will be held February 9th at 5:30 PM at the Hemphill Little Theatre for the comedy Play On!. We are seeking 7 women and 3 men to bring this fast-paced, funfilled production to life.
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PINELAND VFD RALLY...

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Pineland Volunteer Fire Department hosted it's traditional political rally on January 31, 2026, with a chili dinner. Candidates present for Sabine County's upcoming primary presented their campaigns to the citizens in attendance. These candidates included Scott Dyer for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1; Henry Alvarado for Justice of the Peace Precinct 2; Keith Nabours, Commissioner Precinct 2; Tricia Jacks, County Treasurer; George Griffith, County Sheriff; Jamie Clark and Jacee Ebarb, County Clerk; and Richard Barnett, Stephen Crowell, and Michael Presley, County Judge.

2 MORE SABINE COUNTY EVENTS

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We are having our last Candidate Forum before the election on Thursday, February 5th, at 5:30 p.m. at The Feed Store Cafe. Since I do not have any State candidates confirmed to attend, I will extend the County candidates' speaking time to 5 minutes introduction, and 2 minutes per question. Please have questions ready so I can have them sorted and ready for each candidate. Thank you!!
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Former Game Warden Justin Eddins faces new indictments in Jasper, Jefferson and Smith Counties

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Former Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Game Warden and Lone Star Law television personality Justin Charles Eddins, a Jasper County native, is now facing a widening list of felony indictments across East Texas, including new charges handed down in Jasper, Jefferson and Smith County over the last few weeks.
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MURDER COVER UP SABINE COUNTY of CURTIS SCOTT HARRISON

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I, Robert Harrison, reported Scott missing on August 13, 2023, within the next day or two I spoke to JP McDonough, who was supposed to be investigating. He and George Griffin went to the area where Scott' new boat was located and did look thru the area. Therefore, you would think that an investigation had been started. He assured me the US Marshalls would be called in to search for Scott. I was told the Marshalls would be here on Monday following the weekend. The Friday before the weekend I again asked JP if the Marshalls were still coming? JP's response was, 'We do not think that Scott is missing so the Marshalls will not be called.' Scott had called us at 6:38am on 8/13/23 that he was on his way home.

The Country Parson

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Growing up in Pennsylvania, one of my yearly attractions was Punxsutawney Phil. According to the legend, Punxsutawney Phil could predict the future. If he sees his shadow and returns to his hole, it means he has predicted six more weeks of winter-like weather. If Phil doesn't see his shadow, he has predicted an early spring.

Beauty in “what’s left.”

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I glanced out the window and did a double take. The field, in front of my house, was beautiful. It looked like something out of a winter wonderland. The ice had covered every limb and tree top. Every wild weed had been transformed. It actually sparkled in the sunlight; that had finally shown its face. I took pictures. But, they didn’t do it justice. It was breathtaking. It was too cold to sit outside. But I stood, just inside the door and looked to my heart’s content.