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Last week, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials announced the 493 students who received a scholarship from the organization’s educational program. These scholarships are part of the Rodeo’s $14.1 million in scholarships and total annual commitment of more than $22 million in educational funding and are awarded to students across the state of Texas-one going to Sabine County’s very own Tate Lane, West Sabine 2022 Valedictorian.

Centerview Methodist Church awarded two scholarships for the Class of 2022. Pictured above, Caleb McBride received a $500 scholarship. Caleb graduated from West Sabine High School May 27th and will be attending Panola Junior College in the fall to obtain his certification in Electrical & Instrumentation. Caleb is the son of Cody & Regina McBride and grandson of Larry & Nell McBride. Pictured below, Ethan Alvarado also received a $500 scholarship. Ethan, who graduated from Deer Park High School and will be attending Grand View College in the fall, is the grandson of Wayne and the late Linda Raney of the Centerview community. Photos submitted

Officials with the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office say Darci Bass, 41, is facing multiple charges for allegedly trying to run a police officer over with her car. It happened Tuesday, May 31 in the Zwolle area.

We are known as the "Coin Church" Community Fellowship Church where Brother Daniel Serenil is the pastor, and we collect coins all year long and award two scholarships to two students from Hemphill High School. This year's winners are Kaden Hill and Harley Richmond. Each person will receive a $3,000.00 scholarship from our church. Winners are invited to church where they are awarded a new bible and taken to lunch. We start collecting coins that Sunday for the coming school year 2022-2023. The scholarship committee is comprised of: Cassy Whitsitt, Margaret James, and Linda Foret. Photo Submitted

Yesterday, Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter calling on the Texas Legislature to form special committees to make legislative recommendations in response to the tragic school shooting in Uvalde. That same day, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick named Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) as chair of the newly formed Senate Special Committee to Protect All Texans.

Irish Balladeer, Danny O’Flaherty returns to The Actor’s Studio in Hemphill, TX on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Danny is a well known multi-instrumental, celtic folk singer, songwriter and storyteller. With more than 50 years of performing and recording, Danny has travelled the world promoting the rich cultural traditions of his native Ireland. Admission is $20.00 with tickets available at Sabine Co Reporter, Sabine Chamber of Commerce,online at http://www.actorsstudioinc.com and at the door. Children under 12 yrs are free when accompanied by an adult. Photo Submitted

Garret Wagoner with R.A.G.E. Ministries spoke at the youth rally Friday night.

The ladies FUMC president Tanya Walker, HHS seniors Kaden Hill and Abby Starr, and the mens FUMC president Arlie Broadway stand in front of the congregation for the ceremony. Both students were presented a bible, $1,000.00 scholarship from each organization, and prayers for their future success. Reporter

We would like to congratulate the following first recipients of the Ronald Barlow Memorial Scholarship – Bret Procella, William Pay, and Aaron Tate Lane. All three recipients have been active in agriculture and plan to continue contributing to the agricultural field beyond their high school career. Bret Procella, of Hemphill High School, plans on continuing his education at Angelina College where he will begin earning his second level welding certification and start studying diesel technology. William Pay, of Hemphill High School, intends to attend Kilgore College to earn an associate degree in diesel mechanics. And Aaron Tate Lane, of West Sabine High School, will attend Texas A&M University to earn a degree in animal science. We wish these recipients all the best with their future plans. We know that they will make great contributions to the agricultural industry and make Sabine County proud. We would also like to thank everyone that made contributions to this scholarship fund to help make this a reality. Photo Submitted