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For the Record

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(The persons named below have been charged but not proven guilty of the crimes stated. This information is obtained by written request to the Sheriff from Sabine County Reporter. Under the Texas Public Information Act Government Code Chapter 551, the Sheriff has to furnish this information to the requester and is doing so only to comply with the law.

My Five Cents

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On January 25, 1839 the official flag of Texas was adopted by the Third Congress of the Republic of Texas. It specified the look of the iconic Lone Star Flag that we know and love today. The colors were chosen to signify certain attributes: red for courage, white for purity and liberty, and blue for loyalty. The Texas flag is the only flag of an American state that previously served as a flag for an independent country.
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Honoring Black History - Who Were the Buffalo Soldiers?

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Celebrating Black History Month from February 1 – 28 gives rise to the question, Who were the Buffalo Soldiers? Buffalo Soldiers were African American soldiers who mainly served on the Western frontier following the American Civil War. In 1866, six all-Black cavalry and infantry regiments were created after Congress passed the Army Organization Act.
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Local Business Vandalized...

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Holly Park Marina is asking for your help with identifying this vehicle. On Jan. 24 at 10:20p.m. their coke machine was vandalized. They are not sure how much was taken but they do know a lot of change and lots of damage to the machine itself. It will probably be at least $200 or more with the damage and the amount taken. If you have any information, please contact the authorities.

Briefs

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City planning Wed., Feb 1 at 4pm, join Pineywoods Vineyard at the city planning meeting to talk about improving the city and the square (meeting at City Hall) Bee Keepers The Sabine County Beekeepers will meet on Mon. Feb.