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Queen Candidates...

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Hemphill ISD proudly announces their 2023 Homecoming Court and Queen Candidates. Pictured on the bottom row from left to right, your Hemphill 2023 Queen Candidates: Cameron Allman, Amaya Hutchinson, Aryane Merrill, Aniyah McFarland. Their escorts from left to right are Tanner Daniel, Bryce Bolton, John Lucious and Ty’Corien Lowe. Wednesday will be the fall Halloween Carnival at the High School Practice field in the evening starting at 5:30 with NEON Pep Rally to follow at 7:30. Friday the parade will be following early release. Kick off is scheduled for Friday night and come early for Court festivities. Check out the Hemphill HS Facebook page for more info and turn to page 8 for photos of the Princesses and Activity Honorees.
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Galactic Gala...

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Saturday night the Patricia Huffman Columbia Memorial Museum held its annual Gala Fundraiser. It was beautifully done. Thank you to all who worked so hard to put this event on and Thank you to Shelby Savings Bank for their generous donation to the Museum.

McMahan Chapel Day Celebrating 190 years

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Saturday, October 14, 2023 we will celebrate 190 years of continuous worship at McMahan Chapel at 10:30am. That service will be followed by a covered dish lunch in the Jack and Charlsie Maund Event Center. Our pastor, Rev. Cindy Doran will welcome guest speaker Rev. Romonica Malone-Wardley, Assistant to Bishop Cynthia Harvey. Rev. Malone-Wardley is the first African American Woman to serve the Texas Annual Conference as assistant to the Bishop. She was ordained as an Elder in the TAC in 2010 and has served as an Associate Pastor, a Senior Pastor and a District Superintendent. Our Special Music will be performed by Milak Ross.

Criminal Court Activity in Sabine and San Augustine County

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Sabine District Court Activity September 26, 2023 Daphne Crenshaw, 43, Pled True to the Motion to Adjudicate Guilt for the charge of Sexual Assault and was Sentenced to 18 Months State Jail, $2,500 Fine, $550 Attorney Fee Noah Lee Kincel, 58, was found Guilty to the charge of Aggravated Assault and was Sentenced to 4 Years Deferred Adjudication, $2500 Fine, $307 Court Cost, $550 Attorney Fee James Robert Lester, 54, was found Guilty to the charge of Theft and was Sentenced to 6 Months County Jail, Probated 1 Year, $1000 Fine, $307 Court Cost, $550 Attorney Fee Jason Genee Murphy, 45, was found Guilty to the charge of Possession with Intent to Deliver and was Sentenced to 15 Years TDCJID, $180 Restitution, $550 Attorney Fee Charles Alan Railey, 42, was found Guilty to the charge of Delivery of a Controlled Substance and was Sentenced to 18 Months State Jail, Probated 18 Months, $1,000 Fine, $307 Court Costs, $180 Restitution, $550 Attorney Fee Todd Lawrence Stevens, 34, was found Guilty to the charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance and was Sentenced to 1 Year State Jail, $1,000 Fine, $307 Court Costs, $550 Attorney Fee, and was found Guilty to the charge of Evading Arrest and was Sentenced to 1 Year State Jail, $1,000 Fine, $307 Court Cost, $275 Attorney Fee Connie Frances White, 37, was found Guilty to the charge of Theft and was sentenced to 20 Months State Jail, Probated 20 Months, $1,500 Fine, $307 Court Costs, $5,000 Restitution, $550 Attorney Fee Kyle Rodney Wilson, 57, was found Guilty to the charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance and was Sentenced to 6 Years TDCJID, Probated 6 Years, $3,000 Fine, $307 Court Costs, $180 Restitution, $550 Attorney Fee San Augustine District Court Activity September 26, 2023 Matthew Dermaine Adams, 34, was found Guilty to the charge of Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon and was Sentenced to 7 Years Deferred Adjudication, $3,000 Fine, $307 Court Costs, $550 Attorney Fee James Kelvin Davis, 47, was found Guilty to the charge of Driving While Intoxication and was sentenced to 7 Years TDCJID, Probated 7 Years, $3,500 Fine, $307 Court Costs, $60 Restitution, $550 Attorney Fee Jason Ray Easterling, 39, was found Guilty to the charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance and was sentenced to 18 Months Deferred Adjudication, $3,000 Fine, $307 Court Costs, $180 Restitution, $550 Attorney Fee Brett Seab Helms, 31, was found Guilty to the charges of Abandon Child and was sentenced to 5 Years Deferred Adjudication, $1,500 Fine, $307 Court Costs, $550 Attorney Fee, and Abandon Child and was sentenced to 5 Years Deferred Adjudication, $1,500 Fine, $307 Court Costs, $275 Attorney Fee Jacorey Semone Johnson, 34, Pled True to the Motion to Adjudicate Guilt for the charge of Tampering with Physical Evidence and was Sentenced to 6 Years TDCJID, $3,000 Fine, $550 Attorney Fees Jeremy Jaron Peace, 36, was found Guilty to the charges of Delivery of a Controlled Substance and was sentenced to 12 Years TDCJID, $3,000 Fine, $307 Court Costs, $180 Restitution, $275 Attorney Fee, Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver and was Sentenced to 12 Years TDCJID, $3,000 Fine, $307 Court Costs, $180 Restitution, $275 Attorney Fee, Delivery of a Controlled Substance and was Sentenced to 2 Years TDCJID, $2,000 Fine, $307 Court Costs, $550 Attorney Fee, Forgery and was Sentenced to 18 Months State Jail, $2,000 Fine, $307 Court Costs, $275 Attorney Fee, Forgery and was Sentenced to 18 Months State Jail, $2,000 Fine, $307 Court Costs, $275 Attorney Fee, Obstruction and was Sentenced to 7 Years TDCJID, $2,500 Fine, $307 Court Costs, $275 Attorney Fee Rebakah Lynn Simmonds, 27, was found Guilty to the charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance and was Sentenced to 18 Months State Jail, Probated 18 Months, $3,000 Fine, $307 Court Costs, $180 Restitution, $550 Attorney Fee Gary Wayne Wells, 53, was found Guilty to the charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance and was Sentenced to 2 Years State Jail, Probated 2 Years, $1,500 Fine, $307 Court Costs, $180 Restitution, $550 Attorney Fee and Possession of a Controlled Substance and was Sentenced to 7 Years TDCJID, Probated 7 Years, $2,000 Fine, $307 Court Costs, $180 Restitution, $275 Attorney Fee, Possession of Marijuana and was Sentenced to 2 Years State Jail, Probated 2 Years, $1,500 Fine, $307 Court Cost, $275 Attorney Fee Edward Lee Whitten, 64, was found Guilty to the charge of Driving While Intoxication and was Sentenced to 3 Years TDCJID, Probated 3 Years, $2,000 Fine, $450 Court Costs, $60 Restitution, $550 Attorney Fee Kenith Wyatt Windham, 43, was found Guilty to the charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance and was Sentenced to 2 Years Deferred Adjudication, $3,000 Fine, $307 Court Costs, $180 Restitution, $550 Attorney Fee, and Assault Family Violence and was Sentenced to 5 Years Deferred Adjudication, $3,000 Fine, $307 Court Costs, $275 Attorney Fee

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TBLA’s next Monthly Social and Annual Membership Meeting will be at the SCOA Building located at 29275 La Hwy 191, just north of Toledo Town. The doors will open at 6:30 pm, and the meal will begin at 7:00 pm. The entrée will be fried fish and fries. We ask that those attending please bring a side dish or dessert to complete the meal. We will elect our new Board of Directors at this meeting. Details on the election are below. Please ask a neighbor or a friend to join us and we look forward to seeing you at the social. Please renew your membership if you have not already done so. Memberships renewed in October, November or December will cover your 2024 dues.
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Pineland Day kicks off super fun season for Fall in Sabine

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Fall has arrived and hands down it is my favorite time of year. Football, cooler weather, festivals, faith, family and friends - definitely some of my favorite F-words. This year is bigger and better with Pineland Day kicking off the fun. West Sabine has a jampacked week with homecoming and the festivities associated with this biannual event. We haven’t had a Pineland Day since 2019 and so much has changed. This years organizers have gone above and beyond to bring the joy back after a hard time for us all and we cannot wait. Check out the schedule shown right and stay up to date with the official 2023 Facebook Page.
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West Sabine Homecoming Court...

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The Tigers proudly present their 2023 Homecoming Court. Standing left: Khloe Champagne- freshman, Madison Vazquez-Junior, Gracie Ross-Sophomore, Seeley Babcock--Senior, Brianna Kiefer-Senior, Kadence Clark-Senior, Carlee Wintters--Senior. Kneeling Left: Briley Rogers-Senior, Trevor Mitchell-Senior, Jakorian Walker-Senior, Chad Goss-Senior. Friday night, the tigers will host the wolves from San Augustine. Tailgaiting is from 4-6 p.m., The Junior Buffet begins at 4:30. At the field, Pennant Dedication begins at 6 p.m. and Homecoming Court Activities begin at 6:30. Kick-off is at 7 p.m.