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Happy New Year! Christmas has passed into the great Gulf of time and, to me, that's both a sad thing and a relief. Aww come on. Most of us are exhausted by the non stop shopping, worrying over bill roulette, figuring out what to pay for and what bill can slide a little longer.

PINELAND — As the City of Pineland rings in 2026 with wishes of happiness and prosperity for the community, city officials have announced that the new year brings a significant change to municipal operations.

As we begin a new year, many families are setting goals, reviewing household budgets, and preparing for the year ahead.

NEW BOOK: “End Game” by Jeffrey Archer; “Coyote Hills” by Jonathan and Jesse Kellerman; “My Beloved” by Jan Karon; “The Girl from Devil’s Island” by J.A. Jance; “Calder Strong” by Janet Dailey; “Denied Access” by Vince Flynn; “Kiss Her Goodbye” by Lisa Gardner; “Boleyn Traitor” by Philippa Gregory;...

Editor’s Note: Stephen Crowell has authorized the Sabine County Reporter to announce his candidacy for County Judge. As a participant in the newspaper’s Political Calendar, following is a statement issued by Crowell.

Patsy Ann Rhoden, age 82, of Houston, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. She was born on October 8, 1943, in Houston.

Hemphill — Seniors in Ms. Dana Gordy’s government class at Hemphill High School presented their community projects Monday night at Piney Woods Vineyards on the downtown square.

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.

(Hemphill, Texas) On Friday, December 26, 2025, the Angelina County Sheriff's Office contacted the Sabine County Sheriff's Office in regards to their capture of a Sabine County Sheriff's Most Wanted individual.

The Southern Table: Eating for Prosperity When you move into the American South, the focus of New Year's traditions shifts from the party to the pantry. In Southern culture, superstitions about luck and wealth are deeply tied to what is on the dinner table on New Year’s Day.