May 27, 2020-- Sabine County Courthouse, Administration Building and Tax Office is CLOSED until Monday, June 1, 2020. During this time, all buildings will undertake a professional COVID-19 sanitation cleaning. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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.
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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.
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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.
COVID-19 Update for Sabine County, Texas
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Sheriff’s Weekly Report April 20, 2020
Information for Travelers Impacted by Governor Abbott's Executive Order Mandating 14-Day Quarantine for Travelers Coming into Texas by Air and Road(DPS, March 31, 2020) Additional Locations Added to Quarantine Mandates for Air Travelers Coming into Texas, Road Travel from Louisiana Now Impac…
Motorist stopped along Highway 21 East stopped speaking with Department of Public Safety Troops at a check-point set up to stop the flow of travel for nonessential purposes. The Jeep is traveling eastbound. Troopers will man the check-point in Sabine County a short distance from the Pendleto…
The entrance to Sabine County Jail is taped off, and everyone visiting will need to follow emergency protocols during COVID-19 pandemic.
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Texas Street, and Oak Street are both two way but only one vehicle can travel down the roadway at a time. There are a couple of options but no one has acted on either.
Hemphill City Council welcomes you to visit Hemphill.
J R Huffman Public Library, Inc.JaNelle Trexler, DirectorCynthia Beard, ClerkA few new books out include: “Big Lies in A Small Town” by Diane Chamberlain, “Friends to The End”, “The Patient One”, “The Loyal One”, “The Protective One” and “A Precious Gift”, all by Shelley Shepard Gray. Also,…
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Went to another Deputy Sheriff’s funeral Saturday. He was shot several months ago and passed away last week. That’s two Deputy Sheriff’s funerals I’ve been to in two months. Please pray for all Police Officers.
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Little did Felix "Bubba" Holmes Jr., realize what a promise to his wife would lead to when he agreed to write his autobiography. Born and raised in Sabine County, after retirement from the U.S. Forest Service, Felix began assisting local historian Weldon McDaniel with cemetery preservation a…
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Newton County Sheriff’s Report for the week of January 27, 2020 .
Jasper County SHERIFF’S REPORT week of 1/27/2020
First, who pays the folks who are employed at an Appraisal District? Yes, tax-payers.
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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A cold night is in store for the ArkLaTex with upper 30s north of I-20 and lower 40s south of it. There will be some patchy fog for portions of the area near daybreak.
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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…
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Tickets for the Community Charity Event benefiting the Restoration of the Lewis Hotel. Some tickets are still available at San Augustine City Hall for $30 in advance. The event is at the County Youth Arena Barn on December 7th, from 6 p.m. to midnight.
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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.
Sean Reneau Named 2019 Midwest Officer of the Year
Outdoor Freedom Hosts Hunting with Soldiers
Sabine County Child Welfare Board members Sheila Martin, and Cookie Cryer were pleased to accept a donation supporting the Empty Stocking Program.
Daily News will see you on the trail? Remember the Lion's Club Christmas Parade is held on the first Saturday in December. Join us on the Courthouse Square for the festivities.
Does Texas need an individual income tax? Should sales tax charged on sporting good purchases be dedicated to TPW, and THC for improvements and preservation of parks, historic sites, and wildlife?
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Sabine County Historical Commission President Weldon McDaniel spoke with the Parks and Wildlife film crew about the history of the El Camino Real Los de Tejas in an interview Tuesday, May 2, 2017. "This is actually the oldest marked trail in the United States. It was designated by the King's…
At approximately 12:50 a.m. Thursday, 26 September 2019, a Soldier from the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk’s 1st Battalion, 5th Aviation Regiment was killed in a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter accident during a JRTC rotation within the Fort Polk training area. Three other 1-5 AV S…
The Sabine County Appraisal District representatives did not attend the special Sabine County Hospital District meeting as members scramble to re-set, re-schedule and re-submit budget numbers.
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Pick up your copy at Lane's Grocery and Deli on Sabine Street in Hemphill.
Hemphill VFD, Pendleton Harbor VFD, Hemphill Police Department, and Sabine County EMS responded to the the report of a house fire on Italy Road in Hemphill at approximately 5 p.m. this afternoon. No injuries were reported. The house was unoccupied at the time of the fire, and was heavily damaged.
Anyone recognize these guys? They assisted me in solving all the worlds problems at lunch today.
Hemphill Police Chief David West says these counterfeit bills are a little harder to spot, and will pass the pen test. West said that everyone should pay close attention to the watermark when given a $100 bill. "The watermark is always on a $100 bill is on the left side," he said.
The First Store in Bronson
“Great place! We were at the beach by the dam and my hubby lost his Aggie Ring (Texas A&M Class of 95 - William Sleeper III) the weekend before the 4th of July - we went out today with metal detectors to look for it and the water is so low that I'm willing to bet someone found it and pi…
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