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It seems that the twenty-first century has produced a general feeling among the female of the species that men are no longer needed. I read articles and see programs on television produced by young, liberated feminists who espouse the idea that they have no need for a man in their lives. They are educated, own their own businesses, and only need a man for pro-creation. They can then rear their children alone – who needs a man around? Any time a program or commercial needs a dufus, guess who gets that part – the white guy. It would be a politically incorrect thing for a female to do.

“His will be done on earth as it is in heaven” is our choice to pray, fully trusting in the outcome to be the best for all. If we could have adopted this prayer as early as in our teens, I wonder how many mindless actions we would have avoided?

It had been one of those days during the summer of 1972. We were in the hay fields and it was hotter than a two dollar pistol that year so the hay was a beautiful wheat color on the ground. We were chugging water and soaked in sweat, doing anything we could to keep cool. We weren't having much luck at it though. This is how my friend and I spent most of our summers, hauling hay by daylight and taking our girls to town in the evening. That day, I was on the tractor and my foot slipped off the tractor’s clutch pedal, making the tractor jump forward. My friend was in front of the tractor and I plum ran him over. This was Richard Smith, you know, the former Sabine County judge and post master Richard Smith. Boy was this a bad day for both of us! Richard wasn't hurt much, just a bit sore, but my daddy had a bunch of choice words about the incident for me.

Nestled just off the highway 87 and 3315 in Hemphill, Texas Toledo Bend Tackle Co. is much more than your typical gas station and tackle shop. Owned by Terry and Kelli Hotard, this welcoming spot has become a beloved gathering place for locals and visitors alike. Open from 5am to 9pm seven days a week, it’s the perfect place to stop in for breakfast and bait.

(Hemphill, Texas) In the early hours of July 3, 2025, deputies from the Sabine County Sheriff's Office, assisted by Hemphill Police Department, executed a search warrant at a residence located in the 200 block of east Main Street in the city of Hemphill. A thorough search was conducted and twentyfour (24) grams of methamphetamine and five (5) grams of cocaine were found in the residence.