In the upcoming 2020 elections, the City of Pineland will have three seats open for the City Council. 

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Join the City in welcoming Shannon Brazeal as our next San Augustine Chief of Police, City Manager John Camp said. Shannon has been serving as the Chief Deputy for the SA County Sheriff's Office, and has a long resume of experience in multiple roles as a peace officer. Soon to be Chief Braze…

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Sheriff’s Report

Chief Kenneth Isaacks being sworn in today, (Jan. 9, 2010) by Mayor Randy Burch. 

The City of Hemphill 2020 election

In San Augustine County current Sheriff Robert Cartwright has signed up for re-election and will run unopposed. San Augustine Commissioner Precinct 1 incumbent will face off against John Coffee, and Jordan Hanks.

NOTICE OF THE MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF HEMPHILL,

Fourteen storage buildings were broken into at Rayburn Country but we were able to identify and arrest a suspect.  Most of the property was recovered and returned to the owners.

​We had a good week around here last week. Hope all went good with you and yours.

Hemphill Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the Dollar General on Sabine Street at approximately 9:30 a.m. after a car crashed into the building. According to the call the Ford SUV had struck the building and smoke had been detected. No fire or visible flames was detected. Sabine Co…

Hemphill City Council member were briefed on concerning an ongoing project to exchange property with the Church of God in order to build a third roadway into Hemphill Cemetery. The two adjoining properties are located at the end of Oak Street at the entrance of cemetery. The cemetery can cur…

The simple question concerning how to clear up traffic and alleviate accidents on the two city streets that make up the the courthouse square turns sour. During the September meeting Hemphill City Council stated that residents had voiced complaints over the inability for two cars to pass on …

Hemphill City Council discussed deposit policy concerning amending city procedure. The issue was tabled during the October meeting. Council was updated on each issue line by line. Police for waiving utility deposits. Changes in policy protocol and how the recommended calculations apply to cu…

After a dust-up on the floor of the city council meeting room concerning speakers, the City of Hemphill issues a statement regarding procedures and protocols on how to conduct oneself at the meetings. 

Sheriff’s Report

Sheriff’s Report

​As the days grow increasingly shorter with the change in seasons, many East Texans wonder why it's necessary to change our clocks back an hour around this time every year. Over the last several weeks, my office has received numerous phone calls regarding the observation of Daylight Savings …

The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) was pleased to award El Camino Bay Water Supply Company a Community Assistance Program Grant today, (Nov. 21) as a part of SRA's Fiscal Year 2020 Economic Development Initiative. The $10,000 check will be used to assist the WSC to replace internal me…

A Pineland resident address city council on how gas leaks in the city were addressed. The woman ask if valves were cut-off throughout the city or in the region where the leak was detected. Council explained that each issue is addressed, and if at all possible with out disruption of service. …

SHERIFF’S REPORT 11/18/2019

Let me start off by asking you to remember the Glenn Blank family in your prayers. Glenn was the Chief Deputy for Sheriff Newman in Jasper County. We lost Glenn last week to a long illness. He will be missed by many.

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