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The 89th Legislature of the State of Texas is currently in session. On Thursday, May 1, 2025, they voted to adopt HCR 75, designating Hemphill, TX as the official BASS FISHING CAPITAL OF TEXAS! Rep.

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Reminders keep us in check. “Please” and “Thank you” are as important as “May I help you?.” Calendars flag events and appointments. Grocery lists are best not to be left at home. And… may I add? Whispered I love you’s fill hearts to the brim.

I was sitting in the shopping mall, drinking coffee and taking a break. I don't like going to the mall, but sometimes I have to go and pick up something for The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. Sometimes, I think she does it on purpose, knowing how much I dislike it. I try to make the most of it.

On May 1st, 1718, San Antonio de Valero Misson was founded by Franciscan Antonio de San Buenaventura y Olivares near present-day San Antonio. It was one of the early efforts by Spanish missionaries to convert American tribes to Christianity. This mission would later become the Alamo.

this evening at the Sabine County Vigil. Your presence and support were powerful reminders of what our community can achieve when we come together for a shared cause.

Pine Grove United Methodist Church, Pre-Mother’s Day Program May 4th, Sunday, at 3:00 p.m. Guest Speaker: Pastor Cyrus Martin, of Luke 4:18 Non-Denomination, Diboll; Guest Singers: Charles Gardner, Shreveport, La., Michael Robertson of Endurance, Houston, Celesta White Gospel Promoter, Houston,...

Sabine County Judge Daryl Melton has been recognized as a Fellow of the Texas Judicial Academy by the Texas Association of Counties (TAC). This prestigious honor is awarded to county judges who demonstrate a commitment to judicial excellence by surpassing the state's minimum education requirements.

Between 1953-1980 there were two city hospitals in Sabine County; one in Pineland and one in Hemphill. On December 23, 1974 the commissioners’ court approved a resolution supporting the formation of a countywide hospital district in Sabine County.