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Wyatt Heslip wins District with Voice of Democracy advances to next level to face 23 other winners  

Wyatt Heslip wins District with Voice of Democracy advances to next level to face 23 other winners

5 months ago By News Staff
Wyatt Heslip won 1st place in the Texas VFW District 19 Voice of Democracy competition. There are eleven posts in VFW District 19. After winning locally for Sabine County and now winning District 19, Wyatt's VOD essay is next forwarded to compete against 23 other Texas VFW District VOD winners, with the top 10 Texas VOD District winners (and their families) invited to Corpus Christi, Texas January 16-18, 2026.
A Sabine County Christmas: Lights, Laughter, and the Spirit of Home  

A Sabine County Christmas: Lights, Laughter, and the Spirit of Home

5 months ago By Jessica Smith Sabine County Reporter
As December settles over Sabine County, the longleaf pines take on a softer look— each needle catching the glow of porch lights and Christmas decorations that sparkle from Geneva, Milam, Hemphill, Pineland and Brookeland. You can feel Christmas coming here long before the calendar catches up. It arrives in the sound of church bells, in the smell of woodsmoke drifting across FM 83, and in the familiar faces bundled up in jackets at the parade and other holiday gatherings.

POLITICAL CALENDAR

5 months ago By News Staff
The Sabine County Reporter has been authorized to announce the candidacies of the below named persons for the offices named subject to action in the March 3, 2026 Primary elections. The announcement fee (which must be paid in advance) includes a statement and photograph to run one time. Fees are $200. The name on the calendar runs each week until the election.

J.R. Huffman Public Library

5 months ago By Cynthia Beard, Director
Christmas: Dec 24-26, New Years: Dec 31-Jan 1. New Books: “Sharp Force” by Patricia Cornwell; “Flags on the Bayou” by James Lee Burke; “The Color of Hope” by Danielle Steel; “Exit Strategy” by Lee Child; “Nash Falls” by David Baldacci; “Ghost Hunter” and Hellburner” by Clive Cussler; “Rage” by Linda Castillo; “Birdlane Island” by V.

Briefs

5 months ago By Pecans, Pecans, Pecans
Hemphill Garden Club has begun their Annual Pecan Sales of delicious, pecan halves, sold by the pound for $15. Contact any HGC member to get yours for your holiday baking. Text orders to 1.409. 920.2883 and a member will respond. Proceeds will help with HHS Senior scholarships. Thanks for your support!

Sabine County kicks off December with parade and festivities

5 months ago By News Staff
The annual Hemphill Lions Club Christmas Parade and associated festivities will be held this Saturday, December 6, 2025. The Christmas spirit will be in the air when Santa arrives in Hemphill on a holiday float built at the North Pole by his helpers. Santa and Mrs. Claus are sure to be the highlight of the parade as they proceed to the courthouse square to meet the kids individually.
Eddins indicted by Sabine County; DA releases statement  

Eddins indicted by Sabine County; DA releases statement

5 months ago By News Staff
On November 19, 2025 a Sabine County Grand Jury, during its regularly scheduled session, considered the investigation conducted by the Texas Rangers - Company 'A'. The cases were presented by a Texas Ranger and the Sabine County Grand Jury indicted Justin Charles Eddins on four counts of False Statement to Obtain Credit - TPC 32.32. This is in addition to the same charge indicted by a San Augustine County Grand Jury, in October. Justin Charles Eddins has surrendered himself to Sheriff's Office officials and has bonded out on these charges. The investigation is ongoing.
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