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Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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!

Body 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.

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

Body Sometimes, the body takes a wrong turn. In pets with a liver shunt, an abnormal blood vessel creates a detour that sends blood around the liver rather than through it — and that single wrong turn can have a big impact on their health.

Body 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.

Body 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

Body On October 2, 1835, fighting began between Mexican soldiers and the Texas militia at Gonzales, officially starting the Texas Revolution.