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Deep Musings….. From the Shallow End

2 months ago By Cecil Tatom Sabine County Reporter
Hello, my fellow mirthful minions! It has certainly been an eventful last week of February. We’re heading into March, my personal favorite time of the year, with MLB Opening Day and the NCAA Tournament right around the corner. For the first time since 2020, my SFA Lumberjacks are regular season conference champions in the Southland Conference and if they win out will probably draw a 12 or 13 seed in the NCAA’s.
The Spring Squirrel Dance of the Donkeys  

The Spring Squirrel Dance of the Donkeys

2 months ago By Ralph Hampton
I don't write much about my job. I figure most folks aren't particularly interested in stories about a farrier. Of course farrier being another word for horseshoer which is what I've done for a living for fifty years. This is different. I've thought long and hard and I'm reasonably sure nothing like this has ever happened which is remarkable because I thought I'd seen and done it all when it comes to wrestling horses, donkeys and the rare pig I've trimmed in my lifetime.
Suspect and Mom Extradited to Sabine County Jail after Bronson Shooting; Community Mourns Victim Cody Thompson  

Suspect and Mom Extradited to Sabine County Jail after Bronson Shooting; Community Mourns Victim Cody Thompson

2 months ago By Johanna Vickers Sabine County Reporter
Authorities say a multiagency investigation spanning several states led to the arrest of a Bronson man following a deadly shooting in Sabine County that claimed the life of 43-year-old Cody Ray Thompson.

Hemphill City Council Approves Vape Shop Ordinance at Special Meeting

2 months ago By Johanna Vickers Sabine County Reporter
The Hemphill City Council addressed several key items during a special meeting held Tuesday, March 10, at City Hall. Mayor Stephen Crowell itroduced resolution 2026004, authorizing the award of engineering and architectural service contracts related to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funded through the U.S.

For the Record

2 months ago By News Staff
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.
Newman take 2...  

Newman take 2...

2 months ago By News Staff
On March 5th, 2026, Sabine County Sheriff's Deputies, while on patrol, made a traffic stop on a vehicle in the Milam area near the four way stop sign. The driver of the vehicle, Devan Newman (27) of Milam, Texas was arrested for Driving While License Invalid and Possession of Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) less than 4 grams. At the time of this arrest Newman was out on bond for an arrest dating back to September 3rd, 2025, on a charge of Manufacture / Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) where he was found, in possession of over 100 grams. Newman is currently in Sabine County Jail on a $50,000 bond for this new offense.
Serenity Rivera  

Tragedy Claims Life of Hemphill Middle School Student and Her Mother

3 months ago By Jessica Smith Sabine County Reporter

A tragic automobile accident on Highway 62 near Jasper has claimed the lives of a mother and daughter, leaving a community in mourning.

 

Meagan Martin and her 13-year-old daughter, Serenity Rivera, were killed in the crash Friday evening, March 6, 2026. Serenity was a student at Hemphill Middle School, where she was known as an involved and beloved student by both classmates and teachers.

 

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