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Pet Talk

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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.

BUTTON IT UP

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The lowly button has been around for centuries. In modern clothing and fashion design, a button is a small fastener, now most commonly made of plastic. They are found on most all types of clothing from dresses, shirts, blue jeans, and even suits.
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Opening night...

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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.

My Five Cents

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One hundred and forty-three years ago this week, building commissioners for the Texas Capitol broke ground for the present-day building. Nimrod Norton and Joseph Lee turned the first shovels on February 1, 1882. The construction took six years and was dedicated in 1888. Here are five things happening around your state:

For the Record

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SABINE COUNTY JAIL (The persons named below have been charged but not proven guilty of the crimes stated. This information is obtained by written request to the Sheriff from Sabine County Reporter.
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East Texas senator was only Republican to vote against school choice bill- Vouchers enrage Texas Educators and Taxpayers

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Below is text from testimony presented by Leonary Bolton to the Senate Education Committee. The following is her impassioned opinion and was submitted via email to The Reporter as a Letter to the Editor.
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Taxes...

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The Texas Property Tax Code requires all property to be appraised at one hundred percent (100%) market value. According to the Texas Property Tax Code the Chief Appraiser is required to use the income method to appraise property qualifed as low-income housing under Section 11.1825. The appraiser must specifcally consider the restrictions on who may rent the property and the amount of rent to be charged. As of January 31, of each year the district must give public notice of the cap rate to be used on all qualifed low-income housing properties. The 2025 capitalization rate for SABINE COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT is between 7.5% and 10%.