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HEMPHILL—Many retirees spend their golden years traveling, fishing, or gardening. But for longtime Hemphill resident and retired schoolteacher Werner Burwood, retirement has taken a much jollier turn—he has officially gone “back to school” to become Santa Claus.

Hemphill, Texas – Pines Chiropractic and Wellness is announcing a bittersweet change as Dr. Wendy Walker prepares to relocate to the Houston/Katy area to be closer to her aging mother and her children and grandson.

The FFA Buyers Club hosted the first Casino Night on the square at Pineywoods Vineyard. The fundraiser was a roaring success and enjoyed by all who attended. Pictured above are boosters and event organizers, Chanda Patillo, Alissa Ross and Kelli Neuman Hughes. All funds raised will help the Hemphill FFA Chapter travel to their shows and events this school year and will also help promote the growth of mechanics and agriculture projects.

Hemphill High School is excited to recognize Brailey Wallace for being the digital creator of the logo for the new Life Skill’s business called Sting”Em Baits. Brailey‘s attention to detail and previous digital art experience made her the perfect choice for this project! HHS would like to say thank you to Brailey and commend her on the amazing design she created.

Imagine, if you will, being stranded on a lonely road in Texas at night. Stars shining on beautiful dark Toledo Bend. The long Pendleton bridge humming with the occasional car. Only seventeen miles from your cozy little house and your soft bed after a tough fourteen hours working in Louisiana.

It is the time of year for vegetable gluttony. The truth is, I am a vegetable glutton all year round.

Saturday, October 11, 2025 we will celebrate 192 years of continuous worship at McMahan Chapel at 10:30am. That service will be followed by a covered dish lunch in the Jack and Charlsie Maund Event Center.

Join us Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 6 p.m. at The Feedstore in Hemphill to hear Representative Joanne Shofner give an in-depth overview of the Texas Legislature sessions. Be ready with any questions and concerns. See you there! Ceci Matthews, Sabine County Republican CEC Chair

On October 2, 1835, fighting began between Mexican soldiers and the Texas militia at Gonzales, officially starting the Texas Revolution. American colonist at Gonzales had refused a request by the Mexican government to surrender a small cannon that had been given to the settlement years earlier to defend against Indian raids. When the settlers declined the request, Mexican soldiers were dispatched to retrieve it. The iconic “Come and Take it” flag was raised above the cannon during the battle, and the moniker was adopted by the Texian rebels.