News

With the passing of the formal filing deadline, the stage is officially set for Sabine County’s 2026 Republican Primary. Voters will see significant changes on the ballot this upcoming election cycle, as key retirements have opened the door for new leadership in major county offices, alongside several contested races for incumbents.

Last Saturday, December 13, 2025 Sabine County joined thousands of communities across the United States in observing Wreaths Across America, a powerful tradition that honors the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans. Residents and volunteers gathered at Hemphill City Cemetery to participate in the annual wreath-laying ceremony that remembers those who have served our nation. A Tradition Born in Remembrance The roots of Wreaths Across America stretch back to 1992, when Morrill Worcester, owner of a wreath company in Maine, donated thousands of surplus holiday wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. His goal was simple yet profound: to ensure that those who gave their lives in service would be remembered during the holiday season.

The gentleness of love calms. When I have felt it, its filling felt complete.

PINELAND, TEXAS (December 11, 2025) Georgia-Pacific’s Pineland Lumber Complex is proud to announce a one-thousanddollar donation to the West Sabine Independent School District’s Building and Trades program. This contribution will be used to purchase essential tools and materials to enhance their hands-on learning experience through various projects.

PINELAND — The City of Pineland honored Donna Nichols last week for more than three decades of dedicated service to the Arthur Temple Sr. Memorial L i b r a r y . Nichols, who will officially retire on December 31, 2025, has served the community for 33 years and five months.

There is an old saying, “Behind every good man there is a good woman.” While this may be true, we believe it goes even further. Behind every dedicated soldier stands a supportive mother, father, spouse, son, daughter, grandfather, or grandmother. These individuals form the backbone of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary. Our motto, “Honor the Dead by Helping the Living,” truly embodies our mission and the values we uphold.