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City of Hemphill Welcomes New Alderman and Police Officer

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The City of Hemphill welcomed two new public servants during its regular City Council meeting held Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at City Hall. The meeting, presided over by the city’s governing body, led by Mayor Stephen Crowell, began with prayer and pledges to the American and Texas flags before moving into official business.

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Werner Burwood has set up an account. at Southside Bank under the name of Sabine County Alamo Letter Society for people to make donations to help with the cost of the monument plaque “Letter to The Alamo” which will be placed on the courthouse lawn.

San Augustine County Grand Jury Indictments

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San Augustine County Grand Jury Indictments October 20, 2025 James Casey Adams, 35, Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon Kevin Derel Bledsoe, 36, Possession of Controlled Substance Logan Travis Buelow, 28, Theft Sharon Lynn Burch Bryan, 49, Possession of Controlled Substance Chandler Ryan Crowson, 32, Stalking DeKeltric Adrelyn Davis, 20, Aggravated Assault DeKeltric Adrelyn Davis, 20, Aggravated Assault Elzie Earl Edwards, Jr., 36, Possession of Controlled Substance Dominique LeQuency Ford, 36, Possession of Controlled Substance Chadwick Demon Garrett, 49, Possession of Controlled Substance Rayford Wayne Gattis, 50, Possession of Controlled Substance Rayford Wayne Gattis, 50, Felon in Possession of Firearm Jackie Perez Holman, 49, Possession of Controlled Substance L.C. Johnson, Jr., 70, Possession of Controlled Substance L.C.
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This Old Hat... with apologies to Chris LeDoux

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It wasn't Catalina Hatters fault that I was in the middle of throat cancer and I felt like I needed a brand new hat. After all a new hat this close to me riding off to Heaven was an important thing. This last hat would be just that… my LAST hat! So, I nagged Tamara to make the trip from Rosevine to College Station where I'd bought all my previous hats, the ones that were worth a flip, anyway. Catalina Hatters right downtown and truly one of the best places in Texas, maybe the world, to buy a hat.
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Volunteer Fire Departments Honor Fallen in Courthouse Memorial

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At the beginning of October, Sabine County’s volunteer fire departments came together for a solemn and meaningful ceremony inside the bottom floor of the Sabine County Courthouse, honoring firefighters who have passed away and adding their names to the county’s Firefighter Memorial Board.

POLITICAL CALENDAR

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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

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NEW BOOKS: “Time for a Turning Point” by Charlie Kirk NEW MOVIES: Wonka; Resident Evil: Death Island; Top Gun Maverick LEGO CLUB!! will meet the first Saturday of each month from 2-4 for ages 6 and up! WE NEED LEGOS! If anyone has Legos they would be willing to donate, please do! It would be greatly appreciated! A huge thank you to Kelcie McCroskey, Dana Fuller, and Whitney Toups for donating legos and a lego table! STORYTIME meets every Wednesday, 10-11. Open to kids from birth to five years of age.

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Concert 'The Hoppers will be in concert Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 @ 7 pm at Bethel Chapel Miss Baptist Church located at 854 US Highway 96 N, Pineland, TX. A love offering will be received for the group and doors will open at 6 pm.