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Happy New year! This new year ushered in a landmark birthday for me. Yep, I'm 70 years young today.

Hemphill, TX – The J. R. Huffman Library in Hemphill invites the public to view a new temporary exhibit, Texas America250, on loan from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) through December 30th.

Editor’s Note:Jacee Ebarb has authorized the Sabine County Reporter to announce her candidacy for Sabine County Clerk. As a participant in the newspaper’s Political Calendar, following is a statement issued by Ebarb.

(Hemphill, Texas) During the early evening hours of December 29, 2025, Sabine County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle operating in the area of Cedar Grove Road and Texas Highway 21. The vehicle was a creamcolored Lincoln and the Deputies noted there was an equipment violation. They attempted to stop the vehicle but the driver continued without stopping, north on Cedar Grove Road.

Happy New Year and a Blessed 2026 to all! Republican Primary Election Season is in full swing!! Save these dates! Our 1st Candidate Forum will be at the Feed Store Cafe at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, January 8th. Each candidate will have 3 minutes to tell the voters why they are the best candidate for their position.

by Johanna Vickers Sabine CoutIt’s a new year: one of fresh beginnings. Election season for Sabine County is in full swing and no matter the outcome, change is inevitable, because our County Judge isn’t on the ballot. After twelve years at the helm of Sabine County, Judge Daryl Melton is ready to step down. But as he prepares to hang up his many hats, he isn’t looking for a 'fancy' send-off. He instead, looks back with gratitude to God for his time in office. In a recent sit-down interview, Judge Melton reflected on a career defined not by political ambition, but by a series of answered prayers and a deepseated commitment to the people of East Texas.

It has been a roller coaster start to the new year for Sabine County native Autumn Griffin. What began as an exciting departure for medical school turned into a harrowing travel experience, but Autumn remains undeterred in her journey to become a physician.