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Flies might be seen as simply a pesky inconvenience, but for cattle, they’re much more of a concern. Because these tiny insects can cause stress, reduce feed intake, and spread diseases, when left unmanaged, they can significantly impact cattle health, comfort, and productivity.

Church Anniversary

A compilation of travel adventures and misadventures by Dana Gordy Winter in Deadwood Vi si ting Deadwood, SD, in the dead of winter, I was a little concerned there would be very little to do outside of reading books, watching movies, and visiting the casinos. During an earlier visit last October, the leaves were changing, the hiking weather was perfect, and the waterfalls were flowing.

Hemphill residents looking for a stylish new spot to refresh their look now have a new option. The Twisted Shear, a chic and modern beauty salon, has officially opened its doors at 505 Sabine Street. Located right in the middle of town, they offering a wide range of hair and beauty services tailored to the community.

New arrivals: “An Eye for an Eye” by Jeffrey Archer; “Clete” by James Lee Burke; “Clive Cussler’s Condor’s Fury” by Graham Brown; “The Lost Coast” by Jonathan and Jesse Kellerman; “Zero Option” and “The Devil’s Weapons” by W.E.B. Griffin; “Getting Even” by Lisa Jackson; “Summers at The Saint” by Mary Kay Andrews; “Far from Home” by Danielle Steel; and “The Oligarch’s Daughter” by Joseph Finder.

Sabine County Hospital and Toledo Bend Family Medicine in Hemphill, along with West Sabine Community Clinic in Pineland, are excited to announce the upcoming implementation of a new, state-of-the-art Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, Meditech Expanse. The system is set to go live on March 3rd.

Sunday our community and a multitude of Peace Officers from around the state of Texas gathered in Pineland to say goodbye to our Sherrif, hero, legend and friend Thomas Neil Maddox. The West Sabine gym was a sea of boots and cowboy hats and I couldn’t help but picture the smile that had to put on the face of God and the face of Tom. As a kid that grew up on westerns with my dad, I was in awe. I’d never seen so many good guys under one roof. Sheriff Maddox was surely beloved in the law enforcement community. He dedicated his life to serving others. Several of his friends from the Sheriff’s Association of Texas spoke and shared fond memories as well as humerous ones. I laughed a little more than I cried which is exactly how he would have wanted it- a celebration of life.