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Body The Gaines-Oliphint House, a two story, doublepen, hand hewed log house constructed in 1818, the earliest surviving Pre-Republic, Anglo American structure in Texas, will be open to the public from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, April 5.

Body After opening prayers and the pledge to the flag, the March 24th session began with the approval of minutes from the March 10th meeting, followed by reports from the treasurer, district clerk, and other officials.

Body The Gaines-Oliphint House, a two story, double-pen, hand hewed log house constructed in 1818, the earliest surviving Pre-Republic, Anglo American structure in Texas, will be open to the public from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, April 5.

Body Congratulations to Sabine County’s own, Dr. Carnelius Gilder. He was selected by Sam Houston State University as one of the 2025 Distingused Educators of the Year. A banquet was held in his honor and friends and family were in attendance to celebrate this great acheivment.

Body I wake early to be in prayer for my Family, dearest Friends, and a myriad of folks whom I love. Prayer has no limit to its power. Being in prayer is my sole consolation in troubling circumstances.

Body » If you know me at all, you know that 1 am a girl’s girl. By definition, my computer’s A1 tells me that means “a woman who supports, uplifts, and celebrates other women, fostering a sense of sisterhood and community.” To which I reply - “Here, Here!” Abso-tooting-lutely!

Body The Brookeland Wildcats played host Apple Springs March 25 to battle with the Eagles, and they would draw first blood in the second inning when Landen Smith would score on a sacrifice bunt from Jordon Brister and Cash Powell would score on a single from Cade Morgan.

Body When I was very young I heard people say that cats had nine lives. I did not know exactly what that meant but thought it was a lot of nonsense. However, as I have grown older, I have grown wiser.

Body In 1969, our nation made history by putting a man on the moon. A lesser known fact the astronauts who joined us on the floor this week shared is that Texas is the only state with a flag on the moon, and now we have two!

Body NASA has awarded its Exceptional Public Service Medal to volunteers of the Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum 'Remembering Columbia' in Hemphill, Texas.