I overheard a group of people discussing murders in Sabine County while standing in line at the store. By the time I reached the cashier, I was sure there couldn't be all that many over the years. I could think of several huge cases.
A motorist traveling from LA 6 into Texas on the Pendleton Harbor Bridge captured a waterspout. This was taken at approximately 6:30 p.m. on May 25, 2020.
Deep East Texas as a whole went from an unemployment rate of 3.7-percent in April of 2019 to 11.9-percent in April of 2020.
Those churches located inside the City of Hemphill that are planning to have vacation bible school need to notify the Fire Marshal's office before proceeding with decorating . We will help you plan a safe environment for your event. Contact Bill Barcheers at 936-201-8366
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Enjoy a safe holiday weekend.
REMINDER: Red Hill Lake operates on an honor system of CAMPING - $6.00 per campsite per night, $10.00 per night for sites with electric hookups (one vehicle per campsite). DAY-USE FEE - $3.00 per vehicle, per day. Your registration as you enter, lets the USFS know you are using the facili…
As our nation continues the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, our first responders and the work they're doing to keep our communities safe has never been more apparent. And while stories of lifesaving treatments and prevention make most of the headlines, it's important to remember that th…
Congratulations to our newest Officer Michael Adams being sworn in by Chief Bradley Turner.
In the Age of the Coronavirus, Chancellor John Sharp Seeks to Answer the Question: “Where’s the beef?”
AG Paxton Issues Statement on District Court Order Unlawfully Permitting Voting by Mail
Federal Agency Announces $576 Million in AmeriCorps Funding
From Sabine County Judge Daryl Melton May 19, 2020
Memorial Day is this coming weekend and we need to remember those who fought for our freedom – the heroes who gave their lives for our country. Please remind your children the meaning of Memorial Day. Try to follow the safety precautions for the COVID-19.
Sheriff ’s Weekly Report May 18, 2020
Pineland City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, May 19, at 5:30 p.m. Pineland Council meets each month on the third Tuesday. The public is welcome to attend. An agenda has not yet been obtained.
The Sabine County Hospital District Board of Directors will meet in regular session on Monday, May 18, at 5:30 p.m. Agenda items include reports from both Sabine County Hospital Administrator, and Sabine County EMS Administrator. Discussion and possible action to appoint a board member to th…
Department of Justice Supports National Pork Producers Council’s Ability to Combat Meat Shortage
COVID-19 Update for Sabine County, Texas
KJAS.com in Jasper is reporting developments on Thursday in the case of a Jasper High School senior who is accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Sabine County.
Use of Thermal Imaging Systems During COVID-19
A public access recreational area has been in the works for several years, beginning with a group of residents who raised both money and awareness to meet the goal. Sabine County Judge Daryl Melton notified members of the Great East Texas Outdoor Fest, that the project has moved a step close…
AG Paxton Asks Texas Supreme Court to Order Election Officials Who Urged Voters to Submit Unlawful Mail-in Ballot Applications BBC to Follow Texas Law
AG Paxton Files Brief Seeking to Prevent Voter Fraud Through the Unlawful Expansion of Mail-In Voting
SHERIFF’S REPORT - 5/11/2020
COVID-19 Update for Sabine County, Texas-Monday, May 11, 2020
AG Paxton Calls for Immediate Release of Salon Owner Unjustly Jailed for Working to Feed Her Family
Sabine County info for the week released April 29. Added were the number of child care centers open/closed and essential worker information.
SHERIFF’S REPORT, 5/4/2020
Courtesy of Assistant Attorney General Beth A. Williams
Pineland Police Chief Bradley Turner discusses hiring two full time police officers. According the discussion, both officers are currently part time.
FDA Approves Label Changes for Montelukast (Singulair) Regarding the Potential Risk of Serious Mental Health Side Effects
In a six-county region of Southeast Texas, officials are reporting a total of 28 coronavirus deaths and 538 positive cases since the outbreak of the virus. Twenty-one of those deaths have occurred in Jefferson County. A total of 221 people have recovered from coronavirus in the six-county r…
Jasper County substation to conduct testing on May 13. Call for an appointment.
San Augustine County will have a Mobile Testing site at the San Augustine County Fairgrounds on Friday, May 1st from 9 a.m to 6 p.m. You must register to be tested. Call 512-883-2400 or online at TXCOVIDTEST.ORG. Registration begins Wednesday, April 29th.
Newton County, Texas
I want to start this column by offering my thoughts and prayers to our fellow East Texans who were affected by the recent tornado in Polk County, namely Onalaska. Though the damage and devastation may have rattled this community, no amount of destruction can bury the resiliency and grit of t…
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