Schools

Hemphill Elementary Invites Businesses and Organizations to Join Fall Festival

8 months ago By Jessica Smith Sabine County Reporter

Hemphill Elementary is gearing up for its annual Fall Festival, and local businesses, individuals, and non-profit organizations are invited to take part by hosting a booth. The festival will be held on Friday, October 31, from 8 a.m.

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Lady Hornets Earn Third Place in Hudson Tournament...

8 months ago By News Staff

The Hemphill Lady Hornets Volleyball team wrapped up their run at the Hudson Tournament with a strong finish, claiming third place in the silver bracket after a hard-fought match against Newton. The Lady Hornets battled through three sets, taking the win with scores of 20-25, 26-24, and 16-14.

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Hemphill Hornet Football...

8 months ago By News Staff

Hemphill Hornets played the Waskom Wildcats at Hornet Stadium on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Final Score: Waskom 40 Hemphill 6 .

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West Sabine kicks off season

8 months ago By News Staff

West Sabine’s Kade Myrann readies himself for the tackle Friday night against Timpson. by Cecil Tatom Sabine County Reporter The West Sabine Tigers got their 2025-26 season kicked off August 29 versus Timpson.

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Mascot...

8 months ago By News Staff

Hornet Mascot, Karley Goynes was at the game Friday night pictured with Hemphill Elementary Student Kendall Carranza.The Hornets faced Kountze in their season opener, falling 42-0. .

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Sabine County Kicks Off New School Year

8 months ago By Jessica Smith Sabine County Reporter

Local schools have officially welcomed students back to class for a brand-new school year. Hemphill ISD began two weeks ago, while West Sabine ISD followed with their first day last week.

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Local Athletes Shine at TAAF State Finals

9 months ago By News Staff

Sabine County and neighboring communities were well-represented at the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) State Finals, with young track and field athletes earning top finishes, personal records, and well-deserved recognition.

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West Sabine Drum Majors...

10 months ago By News Staff

Alyx and Caleb attended Panola Military Drum Major Camp with two most recent West Sabine Drum Majors, Miah Richardson and Elizabeth Smith .

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Texas schools brace for New Statewide Cell Phone Ban

10 months ago By Johanna Vickers Sabine County Reporter

Effective September 1, 2025, Texas House Bill 1481 (and companion bills like HB 515) will make it illegal for K–12 students to use personal communication devices—including smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, even basic flip phones— during the school day. While the law allows districts to determine enforcement details (lockers, pouches, charging stations), Sabine County schools are already scheduling meetings to plan implementation.