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Sunday our community and a multitude of Peace Officers from around the state of Texas gathered in Pineland to say goodbye to our Sherrif, hero, legend and friend Thomas Neil Maddox. The West Sabine gym was a sea of boots and cowboy hats and I couldn’t help but picture the smile that had to put on the face of God and the face of Tom. As a kid that grew up on westerns with my dad, I was in awe. I’d never seen so many good guys under one roof. Sheriff Maddox was surely beloved in the law enforcement community. He dedicated his life to serving others. Several of his friends from the Sheriff’s Association of Texas spoke and shared fond memories as well as humerous ones. I laughed a little more than I cried which is exactly how he would have wanted it- a celebration of life.

The Sabine County Chamber of Commerce meeting took place on Tuesday, February 11th, at the Feed Store Café. After the Pledge of Allegiance and opening prayers, the meeting quickly got underway with Frank Torres, the recently appointed Chamber Board Treasurer. He reported the committee's expenses for the month, as well as those expected for March, and provided an update on the board's pending audit, which had been quoted at $250 by Circle T Accounting for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Additionally, an extra $50 fee was discussed for monthly bookkeeping services, which would include a submitted monthly report. Matt Stewart then took center stage as the meeting's guest speaker, highlighting the upcoming Toledo Bend Bass Series tournaments. The first of eight tournaments will take place on February 22nd at Pendleton Park Bridge, followed by a two-day championship in September. With a $180 entry fee, this series will not include professional anglers or guides. However, it will feature a no-livescope tournament day, as well as polygraph testing to prevent cheating. For more information on tournament dates, registration, and sponsorship opportunities, visit their website at www.toledobendbassseries.co m. You can also follow them on Facebook and Instagram or call (318) 401-4520.

A compilation of travel adventures and misadventures by Dana Gordy Now that spring is just a month away, the birds have begun their migratory route to their summer homes, and the buds on the trees are beginning to bulge, camping is all I can think about. Hands down, Coler Mountain Bike Preserve is by far my favorite campground.

ADDITIONAL HOURS!! We will now open the first Saturday of each month, 1pm-8pm. At 5pm we will have Family Game Night until closing! All we ask to participate is a monetary donation of your choosing. Games will be provided. We look forward to see everyone!!

DETX Q6 on Sam Rayburn, Hemphill Bass Club showed out and represented by bringing in over 44.44lbs all 3 teams combined!!! Hemphill bringing home the medals and checks!!! Let’s go Hornets

1st place Drennan/ Dobbs with 5 fish for 19.70lbs & 2nd Big Bass 8.76lbs 15th place Ross/Wright with 5 fish for 12.86lbs, 24th place Spears/Brittain with 5 fish for 11.88lbs

Hope Community Medicine Mobile Clinic and will become a familiar sight in Hemphill beginning Thursday, February 20th. Sabine County offers a respected medical community of providers to its residents and now, joining to help serve, a Mobile Medical Unit with many offerings for all ages.

Yes, you read the by-line correctly. I have moved up to the director position. The library would like to welcome Delaney Vickers as the new Library Clerk! Stop by and make her feel welcome! New books coming out this week include: “Robert B. Parker’s Bad Influence” and “Robert B. Parker’s Buzzkill” by Alison Gaylin; “Robert B. Parker’s Broken Trust” and “Robert B. Parker’s Hot Property” by Mike Lupica; “Never Say Never”, “Trial by Fire” and “Triangle” by Danielle Steel; “A Christmas Duet” by Debbie Macomber; “Passions in Death” by J.D. Robb; “Toxic Prey” by John Sandford; “Murder Island” and “Texas Murders” by James Patterson; “In Too Deep” by Lee Child; “The Note” by Alafair Burke; “Now or Never” by Janet Evanovich; “The Mirror” by Nora Roberts; “The Forest of Lost Souls” by Dean Koontz; and “Gurdon Marion” by Phil Yocum. We also have eleven new westerns! Call, e-mail or message us on Facebook to reserve your new book today!! We now offer Storytime for the kiddos, up to school age. Every Wednesday, 10am-11am. Beginning February 19th!