The Lone Star State has 325 registered sex offenders per 100,000 people. When analyzing sex crimes for major cities in Texas, Houston had 600 reported per 100,000 people, according to the FBI's semiannual Uniform Crime Report. The 2019 database shows there are 30 registered Sex Offenders in …
A couple of men broke into several car washes; they hit San Augustine, Rayburn in Jasper County and then went to Tyler County. The owner of the car wash in Tyler County had a security camera and it sent pictures to his cell phone. When the authorities arrived, the suspects were gone but the…
The City of Pineland is pleased to announce that the Transfer Station (trash disposal) located on Yellowpine Highway will be open beginning Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Regular schedule will be as folllows: Saturdays 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Wednesdays 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Fairmount Volunteer Fire Department was the site this group of volunteers set up to feed the community during the aftermath of Hurricane Laura. Much of the East Texas community was without power or services for more than six days. Thank everyone who came out and supported us.
Commended gas and utility workers for their continued great work.
Should the National Weather Service limit public advisories and alerts? Let them know what you think. Have you ever been confused by all of our Watches, Warnings, and Advisories? Learn more about a proposal to simplify our alerts, and take our brief survey to let us know what you think! LI…
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San Augustine Chamber of Commerce hosted a Healthcare Heroes Parade on Thursday, June 11. San Augustine Police Department, along with Mayor Hughes lead the way as volunteers made their way from the Chamber Log Cabin to Stonecreek Nursing Home, where they wished Bernadette Mattauer a Happy 10…
Six Mile Marina, lunchtime with a view
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Voice Not Violence Protest in honor of George Floyd over the weekend.
This is going to be a short and non-Billy Rowles Sheriff’s report. Very busy this Monday morning. We worked a very complicated homicide over the weekend.
On May 25, 2020, a 46-year-old man from Texas was murdered after being taken into custody by police officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His name was George Floyd.
Looking for historic sites, local history, families members? Visit the Sabine County History Center.
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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.
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.
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
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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by Ronald Barlow, Farm Road 1
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,…
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.
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…
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…
Sheriff’s Report
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.
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…
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.
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.
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