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Body Around the State Does due process apply in CPS cases? Texas state representative James Frank (R) has filed a bill to enhance the due process rights of parents who are under investigation by Child Protective Services (CPS).

Body Jackie Robinson, byname of Jack Roosevelt Robinson was born on January 31, 1919 in Cairo, Georgia and passed away on October 24, 1972. He was the first black baseball player to play in the American major leagues during the 20th century.

Body On February 15, 1876, Texas adopted the Constitution of 1876. The document is the sixth constitution by which Texas has been governed since declaring independence from Mexico. Despite having been amended more than 230 times, it remains the basic law of Texas today.

Body Free Food The Salvation Army in Hemphill is now a partner of Southeast TX Food Bank. You can come by their favility at 541 Starr St.

Body Fairfield Lake State Park, a popular Texas state park located 90 miles southeast of Dallas, will permanently close on February 28th after being open to the public for over 50 years, according to a Tuesday announcement from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD).

Body The Pineland City Council met in special session February 16 to officially order the May 6 elections to commence, among other items. .

Body Carol Waller speaks last week at Hemphill Senior Center in a presentation to memorialize the USS Maine. .

Body The 273rd Judicial District Court of Sabine County met to hear pleas on Monday, Feb. 13. Judge Craig Mixson was presiding over the criminal court with District Attorney Paul Robbins as the state agent.