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The Pineland City Council met in regular session August 19. Their agenda was moderate.

New Books: “The Murder Machine” by Heather Graham; “Something to Look Forward To” by Fannie Flagg; “Hidden Nature” by Nora Roberts; “Going Home in the Dark” by Dean Koonz; “Return to Sender” by Craig Johnson; and “Never Flinch” by Stephen King.

Pineland Early Learning Center is under investigation following allegations of abuse involving infants in the facility’s care. The allegations began after a complaint was made and soon social media was running rampant with outrage.

Annual Homecoming Everyone is cordially invited to our Annual Homecoming and Approaching 118th Birthday at Milam Chapel United Methodist church located on Moore Lane in Milam. Pastor Joyce White August 24th. Sunday School 10:00 am , Morning Worship 11:00 am.

It’s that time again! Every odd numbered year Pineland has the spectacle known as Pineland Day, while their sister city Diboll has Diboll Day every even numbered year.

(Hemphill, Texas) Statement from Sabine County Sheriff’s Department “On August 13, 2025, Deputies from the Sabine County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the area of McHenry and Fannin in the Bronson community of Sabine County, in regards to a dog attack.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will launch a new series of paddling trails at Toledo Bend Reservoir in East Texas, recently designated the official Bass Fishing Capital of Texas.

Thomas L. Johnson “TJ” has recently been promoted to Sargeant in the United States Air Force. He is currently stationed in Hawaii. John’s is a graduate of Hemphill High School. Parents are Louis and Sharon Johns of Hemphill.

Jayla Fruge and Richard Bennett proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Bobbi Kate Bennett, born August 7, 2025, at 12:10 p.m. She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 19.5 inches long.

Kimberly and Scott Greer and Chad Guess are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Cheyenne Guess, to Dylan Nichols, son of Bobby Owen. Dylan is employed as a deckhand with Blessy Marine Towing, while Cheyenne is the co-owner of Twisted Shears Salon in Hemphill.