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2026 Scholarship Award...

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Tristan Boudreaux, pictured beside his mother Tiffany Luce, received the 2026 scholarship award from Walter Jones, Master of Littleton Fowler Masonic Lodge No. 305 in Hemphill on Thursday, June 11th. Tristan aspires to become a professional welder and will use his award towards advanced training to pursue that dream.
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Briefs

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West Sabine ISD will host Summer Feeding, From May 26, 2026, through June 25, 2026, Monday through Thursday, lunch will be served from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the high school cafeteria at no cost for Children 18 and younger and for enrolled students with disabilities up to age 21.
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Hemphill City Council Adopts 2026-27 Budget, Hears Hospital Infrastructure Concerns

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The Hemphill City Council approved the City of Hemphill's fiscal year 202627 budget during its regular meeting Tuesday, June 16, while also hearing updates on infrastructure needs at Sabine County Hospital and reviewing proposals aimed at improving the city's water and wastewater systems.
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Americans for Prosperity Speaker Discusses Property Tax Reform in Hemphill

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Members of Americans for Prosperity and local residents gathered Monday evening at The Feed Store to hear a presentation from Kay Burton, Northeast Texas Grassroots Engagement Director for Americans for Prosperity, on property taxes, local government debt and proposed reforms at the state level.
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First-Ever Deep East Texas Wine Escape at the Lake Draws More Than 200 Visitors to Sabine County

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The inaugural Deep East Texas Wine Escape at the Lake proved to be a tremendous success as more than 200 wine enthusiasts traveled to Hemphill on June 13 for a unique experience that combined Texas wineries, local shopping, food, and small-town hospitality.
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Pet Talk

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Meeting new furry friends in shared spaces promises wagging tails, zoomies, and all-around excitement. But an outing alongside other dogs may also expose pets to an array of contagious respiratory infections commonly referred to as kennel cough.

Love and hugs!

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Camp-meeting service was over. But, many people were gathered in groups, just to visit. After all, it had been a long time, since we had seen each other. I had not been physically able to go last year. So, time with my friends, was even more special, to me.