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Many dogs experience moments of fear or anxiety, whether it’s during a thunderstorm, a visit from a stranger, or an unexpected encounter with another dog. While these reactions are normal, they can sometimes signal a need for closer attention.

1 woke yesterday morning, and my cat, Felix, was nowhere to be found. “Felix! Where are you?” In the morning, I put milk in my coffee and a little milk in a tiny bowl for Felix, and 1 put both my coffee and his milk in the microwave just long enough for his milk to be warm.

Gratefulness filled me as I sat on my front porch. Peace and calmness filled the air. God's creation spoke to me, as I soaked up this needed outdoor infusion. Birds flitted from branch to branch, happily. Two hopped on the grass, spreading their lovely wings, as they moved. Feeling a bit guilty, about feeling content; my mind goes to my son and daughter in love. They were walking across the church parking lot and were ran over by a speeding car. I can't be with them and they are really going through, a bad time. She will have at least two surgeries. My son will have one. Still I am thankful; they weren't killed. I take comfort in knowing this. God has sent others to help them; in this time of need. While sitting there; I thought of something else. A story that one of my friends, had told me.

It’s that time again! Registration for Summer Reading is open and will close June 15th. Students completing Kindergarten-2nd grade will be in our morning group from 10:30-- 12:00.

Memorial Day Speech, 2026 Remembering the Line We Walked To be completely honest with you, standing up here in front of a crowd like this doesn’t feel natural to me. Soldiers are trained to do a lot of things—to endure, to look out for the person to our left and right, to push through when everything in our bodies tells us to quit. But talking about it? Sumtoday ctuhole ming up what this day ac ally means? That is a wh different kind of heavy.

Anglers, collectors and outdoor enthusiasts from across the region are expected to reel into Hemphill next month for the “Big Big Big East Texas Fishing Tackle Swap Meet,” set for Saturday, June 6, at the Sabine County Rodeo Arena. The event, organized by local fishing guide Mike Knight, will run from 8 a.m.

On Thursday, May 21, 2026, Hemphill Garden Club celebrated #75, having been established in 1951 and federated in 1953. Members gathered to celebrate a successful year, a fabulous Flower Show, “America the Beautiful” and install new officers for 2026-2028! New officers are Kathy Tanner, President, Nancy Vincent, 1st VP-Programs, Fran Hulsey, 2nd VP-Yearbook, Janis Speights, 3rd VP, Dawn Fengier, Treasurer, Linda Johnson, Secretary and Janet Pay, Parlimentarian. HGC will take a break for summer and be back strong in September. All are welcome to join us the third Thursday of month at 9:30 am at 777 Worth Street, Hemphill!

From Hemphill to Brookeland and West Sabine, Sabine County’s top graduates are being recognized for outstanding achievement both inside and outside the classroom. These students represent the very best of academic excellence, leadership, service and determination as they prepare to take the next steps toward bright futures.