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Sabine County welcomes Kayakers as they end Bassmaster Series this weekend on Toledo Bend

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The Bassmaster Kayak Series will be making their last stop of 2025 at Toledo Bend Reservoir in Hemphill, Texas, the official Bass Fishing Capitol of Texas. The event, being held September 26 through 28, is the final opportunity for anglers to earn coveted Angler Of The Year points, and to qualify for the Bassmaster Kayak Series Classic scheduled in March 2026.
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ETX Relentless MMA: Building Strength, Confidence, and Community in Hemphill

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Hemphill, TX – ETX Relentless MMA is more than just a training facility—it’s a community focused on growth, discipline, and pushing forward together. Located at 705 Sabine Road, next door to Helping Hands, the gym offers a welcoming environment for individuals of all ages and skill levels to learn mixed martial arts (MMA) while improving fitness and self-confidence.
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Pet Talk

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For many horse owners, breeding is an opportunity to shape the next generation — whether by continuing a trusted mare’s legacy or raising a foal with carefully selected traits like temperament, athletic ability, or pedigree.

Sinner Afraid of God

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I once met a little boy who was crying outside his father's door, afraid to go in. I asked him what was the matter? He told me that his mother had sent him out clean in the morning, but then he had gotten into the water, and made his clothes dirty. So he feared to go in, because his father would punish him.

Choices!

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My granddaughter and I were sitting, on the side of the road. My car had overheated. We had to stop or burn up the motor. I knew the radiator was new. What is going on? She called her son, to bring us some water. Thank God we weren’t far, from her house.
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Woodland Heights Celebrates NICU Awareness Month with Spotlight on Hemphill Native Kali Smith

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Lufkin, Texas – September is National NICU Awareness Month, and Woodland Heights Medical Center is honoring the dedicated team members who provide compassionate, around-theclock care for the hospital’s tiniest patients and their families. To kick off the celebration, the spotlight shines on Kali Smith, a Hemphill High School graduate whose passion and dedication make a lasting impact on the lives of countless families.