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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. .

Texas schools brace for New Statewide Cell Phone Ban

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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.