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In the late fifties Sabine County and the whole USA was laying around in the shade of unprecedented prosperity. Well, maybe Sabine County was a wee bit behind in the prosperity part.

Recently, our state experienced a tragedy in the Hill Country. We mourn the lives lost during the flooding over the Fourth of July holiday on the Guadalupe River. Texas lost 135 men, women, and children with some still missing. We pray for the recovery of the missing, the Texans we lost, and the communities impact by this tragedy.

New Books: “Sweet Dreams” by Beth Dolgner; “The Unraveling of Julia” by Lisa Scottoline; “25 Alive” by James Patterson; “The World’s Fair Quilt” by Jennifer Chiaverini; “The Case of the Poison Toad” (Hank the Cowdog) by John R.

Georgia-Pacific officials recently presented Angelina College with a ceremonial check commemorating a $15,000 donation in support of AC programs directly aligning with workforce needs. Pictured are (L-R) Krista Brown, AC’s Vice President of Student Services; Dr. Michael Simon, AC president; Pat Aldred, Vice President and General Manager of Composite Panel; Yana Ogletree, Public Affairs Manager (Texas); Andrew Dover, Diboll Plant Manager; and Derek Roche, Diboll Plant Manager.

(Hemphill, Texas) During the evening hours of July 22, 2025, Deputies from the Sabine County Sheriff's Office made a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of FM 944 and Nickols Creek in the Hemphill area.

Sons of the Republic of Texas has re-activated the 'Alexander Horton Chapter #20' and meetings are being held. On July 17, 2025, the newest officers elected and taking oaths included Jeffrey Ray Cox of San Augustine, left, as historian and Frank Morgan Burrow II of Bronson, second from left, as treasurer. At right is the chapter's president, Kerry Martin Lacy, who had previously been installed. The SRT Chapter 20 will be holding regular sessions on the third Thursday of the odd months. These meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. at the San Augustine Log Cabin Civic Center, 611 W. Columbia Street in San Augustine.

ETCADA is offering free Naloxone (Narcan) training open to all community members in 23 counties of Region 4 and 15 counties in Region 5. Partnering with BE WELL TEXAS, ETCADA will provide Naloxone and training free of charge to participants, such as concerned parents, educators, community leaders, and any other individuals interested in learning more. Naloxone (Narcan) is the easiest way to reverse a Fentanyl overdose and is described as 'the goto- life-saving medication that can quickly reverse an opioid overdose while having little to no other side effects on an individual if opioids are not present in their system. ETCADA is committed to working with our education and community partners to prioritize the safety of our county's students and families. This training is one more step forward in safeguarding our students and ensuring community members have access to vital resources. Join us at the JR Huffman Library on Sept. 13 from 10 to 11 a.m.