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Six Juniors from Hemphill High School have been chosen to attend the 2025 Texas Boys’ State and 2025 Texas Bluebonnet Girls’ State Leadership camps this summer. The three boys are Alexis Rodriguez, Gavin Hoffman, and Jared Rosas. The three young ladies attending will be Angelique Lafleur, Allison Garcia, and Julia Yang. The members of the Sabine County VFW Post 10351 and Commander Frank Torres presented to the Commander of the American Legion Commander T. L. Warren with a check for $1,000.00 to help defray the costs. VFW Post 10351 Auxiliary President Sherry Tibodeaux (not pictured) presented a check for $500.00 to aid the young students to reach their goal of attending the event.

One of the Stock Show’s most iconic and popular events, the Calf Scramble gives 20 students an opportunity to catch one of 10 calves during 22 performances of the legendary Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo held January 17 through February 8. Those not catching calves receive a pair of Justin Boots courtesy of the iconic western footwear maker. Justin Boots and Texas Mutual Insurance Company are overall underwriters for the legendary Calf Scramble Program.

Discovering that your dog or cat has Cushing’s syndrome can be both discouraging and overwhelming, but it also marks the beginning of their journey toward better health and an improved quality of life.

My father and my niece have a wonderful tradition. Born just 69 years and one week apart, they have celebrated their birthdays together for as long as my niece has had a birthday.

Hemphill Little Theatres opening night of the Little Mermaid was spectacular! A must see for all! With showings from February 6TH-9TH and 14TH-16TH. It's a fun twist on a classic. Starring Liberty Stewart in her debut role, as our little mermaid, Annabelle. With her friends by her side she finds her footing and her voice to win back her charming Prince Edward, performed by Matthew Watson. From the ever determined sea witch Odessa, Portrayed by Lori Watson. Join us as this amazing and funny cast brings a family favorite back to life and a smile to your face.

A compilation of travel adventures and misadventures by Dana Gordy As a child spending summers in Denali National Park, I dreamed of climbing Mt. McKinley.

Congratulations to the Hemphill High school GT students!! They swept resolution writing at SFA Model United Nations with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for resolution writing and 2nd place for collage. We are so proud of you all!