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No new books this week but more is on the way! SUMMER READING PROGRAM: “Color Your World” is the theme this year. Registration is now open! It will be for children finishing K-4th grade.

The Sabine County Chamber of Commerce met on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Lost Frontier Rv Park and Grill, with a packed agenda that reflected the energy and collaborative spirit of the local business community. From updates on public works and tourism to plans for upcoming events and youth programs, the meeting set the stage for an eventful summer in Sabine county.

Congratulations to Elijah Mcfarland for signing with Mc-Neese to continue his track career and education. Pictured with twin Evan and mom, Amber Cook.

Kaylee McDaniel, Administrator of Sabine County Hospital, recently joined a delegation from the Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals (TORCH) in Washington, D.C. to bring national attention to the growing challenges posed by Medicare Advantage (MA) in rural communities.

West Sabine proudly announces their honor graduates for the Class of 2025 beginning with Valedictorian, Elizabeth Smith, pictured above, left. Elizabeth Marie Smith is the daughter of Marie Smith and the grandaughter of Bobby and Cathy Crow.

Brookeland has double the fun on the field with their baseball team advancing as well over Centerville in two. They will be heading to Lamar in Beaumont on May 15th to face the Chester Yellow Jackets.

Sabine County 4-H had six members compete in the Ronald Barlow Memorial 3-D 4-H Archery Tournament last Saturday at Fairway Farms in San Augustine. They shot at 30 targets varying from an alligator, panther, velociraptor, and an over 6 ft tall sasquatch. Tuff White won second place in intermediate genesis barebow division and Lori Watson won second place in senior genesis barebow division.

Sabine County 4-H had 25 entries in the Sabine County Junior Livestock Show, which is more than double what the organization had the year prior. You have the Grand and Reserve winners, but I wanted to highlight those that won Showmanship, as well. They are as follows: Corbyn Beall Junior Rabbit Showmanship Winner Cason Beall Intermediate Rabbit Showmanship Winner Jake Pay Steer Showmanship Winner There was a speaking portion added to the food division this year and I thought every kid, no matter the program, handled the change well and rose up to the challenge. I was also proud that 4-H broadened the scope of our entries beyond food and animal divisions. We had two enter public speaking, one entered a nicely tooled leather belt into the sewing division, one in art, and two in photography. Chanelle Svehla Ag Extension Agent, SC