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Andy and Laura Waldman are the new owners of HARBORLIGHT Marina & Resort located at 3150 Palo Gaucho Crossing in Hemphill, Texas. Included at the resort are very nice cabins, large RV spots, and even a two story motel (top level are two bedroom suites). You can book online, or call them at 409-787-3212.

Leanne & Bob Hinkle (owners of Actors Studio Inc. located at 150 Main Street in Hemphill) and friends celebrated a ribbon cutting on Thursday, May 12. Everyone enjoyed popcorn and sodas while marveling the many new décor changes, especially the fancy new seating. Local business owners and Chamber members were present to celebrate with the Hinkles.Check out their schedule for upcoming plays!

Pineland Mayor Joe Lane swears in councilmen DeWayne Armstrong, councilwoman Lisa Welch and Tracy Lane at a special meeting of the Pineland City Council May 9..

Sabine County Chamber of Commerce met Tues. May 10th and there was lots to talk about.

Shelia Harris, Texas A&M Agrilife District Extension Administrator, presents a commemorative plaque to Carolyn Barlow, naming the 4H District 5 Archery Tournament as the "Ronald Barlow Memorial 3D Archery Meet". Ronald Barlow was a long time Ag Extension Agent in this area, and 4H archery was a passion of his. The District 5 tournament, held this year at Fairway Farms in San Augustine, drew more than 100 4H archers from throughout East Texas to shoot the 30 station, unknown distance, 3D course.

Seventeen weeks, tomorrow. That’s how long convicted murderer Matthew Hoy Edgar has been on the run. There have been no updates from local or state law enforcement for months, leaving many questions for family members of Edgar’s victim, Livye Lewis, as well as an entire community desperate for justice. Many citizens and sympathizers around the state have taken to social media to try and get the word out and aid in locating the fugituve. If you have any information call 911 or 409-787-2266. You can also submit tips at usmarshals.gov