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It’s a royal affair for Hemphill High School as they prepare to celebrate Homecoming under the lights this Friday night. Pictured is the 2025 Hornet Homecoming court. Back row, left to right: Football Sweetheart: Raelee Conn, escorted by JP Conn, Senior Duchess Stormi Craig escorted by Sam Welch, Senior Duchess Amelia Gay, escorted by Chad Gay, Senior Duchess Karley Goynes, escorted by Roy Smith and Senior Duchess Julia Yang, escorted by Gavin Hoffman. Front, FFA Sweetheart Autumn Snow, Freshman Duchess Alana Ferrell, escorted by Bryson Jordan, Sophomore Duchess Kynsy Huffman, escorted by Derek Dragulski, Junior Duchess Abby Bright, escorted by Jeff Ashen, Band Sweetheart Brenna Corley and Band Beau Jacob Mays. For more info on Homecoming Activities, visit Hemphill ISD website or Facebook page.

For lifelong Sabine County resident Brad McDaniel, automobiles have always been more than just a means of transportation—they’ve been a lifelong passion. Now, after decades of hard work in the wood recycling and lumber industry, McDaniel has turned that passion into a business with the opening of Hemphill Auto Sales, located right here in his hometown. A graduate of Hemphill High School, McDaniel has lived his entire life in the piney woods of East Texas. Cars have long been his favorite hobby—whether it was buying and selling, working under the hood, attending car shows, or simply talking about his favorite models.

HEMPHILL—Many retirees spend their golden years traveling, fishing, or gardening. But for longtime Hemphill resident and retired schoolteacher Werner Burwood, retirement has taken a much jollier turn—he has officially gone “back to school” to become Santa Claus.

Hemphill, Texas – Pines Chiropractic and Wellness is announcing a bittersweet change as Dr. Wendy Walker prepares to relocate to the Houston/Katy area to be closer to her aging mother and her children and grandson.

The FFA Buyers Club hosted the first Casino Night on the square at Pineywoods Vineyard. The fundraiser was a roaring success and enjoyed by all who attended. Pictured above are boosters and event organizers, Chanda Patillo, Alissa Ross and Kelli Neuman Hughes. All funds raised will help the Hemphill FFA Chapter travel to their shows and events this school year and will also help promote the growth of mechanics and agriculture projects.

Hemphill High School is excited to recognize Brailey Wallace for being the digital creator of the logo for the new Life Skill’s business called Sting”Em Baits. Brailey‘s attention to detail and previous digital art experience made her the perfect choice for this project! HHS would like to say thank you to Brailey and commend her on the amazing design she created.

Imagine, if you will, being stranded on a lonely road in Texas at night. Stars shining on beautiful dark Toledo Bend. The long Pendleton bridge humming with the occasional car. Only seventeen miles from your cozy little house and your soft bed after a tough fourteen hours working in Louisiana.

It is the time of year for vegetable gluttony. The truth is, I am a vegetable glutton all year round.

Saturday, October 11, 2025 we will celebrate 192 years of continuous worship at McMahan Chapel at 10:30am. That service will be followed by a covered dish lunch in the Jack and Charlsie Maund Event Center.