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The Sabine County Commissioners Court held its meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. on the second floor of the Sabine County Courthouse. County Judge Daryl Melton opened the session with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.

Join By Local Shop for Artisan After Hours—a welcoming evening of creativity and community. Every Tuesday from 5–8 PM! Bring your favorite craft project and connect with fellow makers at 125 N. Texas St., Hemphill.

(Hemphill, Texas) On September 3, 2025, shortly before 2am, Deputies from the Sabine County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Texas Highway 87 and Farm to Market Road 276 (Carter Ferry Road East) for an equipment violation.

Reunion The Hemphill Class of 1975 will be hosting a 50th year reunion at the Hemphill VFW on 9/20/2025 at 2:00 pm. We are trying to contact all classmates with this information and hope you can attend. More updates are posted on FB Group Hemphill High School Class of 1975 or call 409-988-3486.

I am certain that you have heard someone use the phrase, “That cost me an arm and a leg.” We understand it to mean that it refers to something of great cost or value. It is in common usage, but where did it originate? Here again, research reveals interesting data.

Daniel Hogan and Morgan Hart proudly announce the birth of their son, Samuel Thomas Hogan, born on August 21, 2025, at 5:02 p.m. in Nacogdoches, Texas. Samuel weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 22 inches long. He was joyfully welcomed home by his big sister, Caroline Hogan.

I thought I'd mention this while I'm thinking along these lines. The weather is turning once again.Maybe that's wishful thinking on my part but the days and hot weather seem like an old tomcat slinking down the hall, bringing cooler temperatures and a little much needed moisture.

A dream long in the making is finally coming to life for a Rosevine resident, who will officially open a farm stand on Thursday, September 19th. The stand will be open on Fridays and Saturdays, with occasional Sunday openings depending on inventory.

A project to improve drainage and replace aging infrastructure at eight locations in the Lufkin District will get underway next week. Frisco, Texas-based contractor Icos Management, LLC.

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