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Body Hemphill ISD hosted their Meet the Teacher on Thursday and all campuses were buzzing with hive excitement. We found our favorite early educator, Meleesa Davis, author of Let them be Little in pink perfection with lemonade and a smile.

Body Sarah Nichols, Christi Duffy, Magan Lindsey, and Marie Smith welcome WSISD Elementary students back to school at the Thursday evening meet the teachers.

Body 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.

Body Chanelle Svehla Squash vine borer is a common clearwing moth whose larvae feed inside the vines and crowns of summer squash, winter squash, and pumpkins (all members of the cucurbit family).

Body Painting the parking lot on the west side parking lot of the West Sabine High School was Barbara Walker (sitting) and Beverly Craig (rolling). There are approximately 50 parking spaces in that lot, each depicting a different painting showing off Tiger Pride!

Body The largest gathering of 4-H members and supporters in the country spread across the Texas A&M University campus June 6-10. More than 2,400 youth and others involved in the Texas 4-H program attended this year’s Texas 4-H Roundup held at Texas A&M University.

Body The Purple Heart was created by General George Washington, first President of the United States, in 1782, then called a Badge of Merit. It was awarded to soldiers who performed heroic and notable actions; Washington himself awarded only three.

Body On a scorching hot day this summer, I sat in Sabean’s and enjoyed my favorite cool drink, Hibiscus Tea, half sweet, half unsweet.

Body Shortly after World War I the Gold Star Mothers Club was formed in the United States to provide support for mothers that lost sons or daughters in the war. The name came from the custom of families of servicemen hanging a banner called a Service Flag in the window of their homes.

Body Experienced bee keeper Sam Franklin (2nd from left) demonstrating one method of fumigating a bee hive to prevent hive beetles. Novice bee keeper John Jenkins (left) is joined by Margie and Thomas Fitch who visited from Shreveport to explore the hobby of bee keeping.