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Our inconvenient times

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I'd like to take a moment to thank all the people who have read my meager musings and I look forward to shaking your hands and chuckling over some of what's on my mind. That being said, and knowing upfront that there's some pretty terrible and wonderful things hidden deep in my brain, I do try to keep the subject matter light and full of positivity.
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The Twisted Shear hosts successful Galentine’s event

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On Saturday, February 21, 2026, The Tw i s t e d Shear welcomed clients and friends for a fun and festive Galentine’s celebration at their salon in Hemphill. The event featured $20 blowouts and styled looks, with every customer entered into a drawing for a dupe Bogg Bag packed full of goodies.

POLITICAL CALENDAR

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The Sabine County Reporter has been authorized to announce the candidacies of the below named persons for the offices named subject to action in the March 3, 2026 Primary elections. The announcement fee (which must be paid in advance) includes a statement and photograph to run one time. Fees are $200. The name on the calendar runs each week until the election.
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Human Remains Found Inside Burned Truck

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Sabine County Sheriff's Office reports that the Chambers County Sheriff's Office was dispatched over night to a vehicle fire under a river bridge near mile marker 805 on Interstate 10. Local fire departments extinguished the fire and located burned human remains inside the vehicle. Chambers County Sheriff's Office was dispatched and the body taken to the Jefferson County Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy. The recovered vehicle matches the year model and coloring of the victim's missing truck.

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Warrants Issued: Search Underway After Reported Shooting on Bronson Cemetery Road

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The Sabine County Sheriff's Office has obtained an arrest warrant for Todd Stevens of Bronson, Texas for the offense of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The warrant is now entered into the State and National data bases.

The Sheriff would also remind everyone that Stevens is considered armed and dangerous and if he is seen or makes contact with anyone, that those persons should immediately contact their local law enforcement.

 

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Hemphill Garden Club annual plant sale on March 13th and 14th. We will have vegetables, flowers, plants, bushes, garden tools and decor.
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HEMPHILL SINGER TAKES THE STAGE...

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By: Jessica Smith Luke Moody, a native of Hemphill, recently performed on The Penny Gilley Show, showcasing classic country music to a national audience. Moody is the son of Chad and Jennifer Moody of Hemphill and proudly represented his hometown with authentic East Texas country sound and style. The performance will air April 24 on RFD-TV. Here are some of his upcoming shows you will not want to miss! March 1st - Corner Post Cowboy Church, Nacogdoches 5:30pm March 14th - Texas Gospel Music Hall of Fame Benefit Concert, Carthage Civic Center, Carthage 2pm March 28th - Bobby Reed’s Reunion Show, Brazoria 7pm