Sabine County Commissioner Precinct 2 Jimmy McDaniel appointed Judge Pro Tem during the first regular meeting of 2021. The position authorizes McDaniel to assume the seat in the absence of Sabine County Judge Daryl Melton.
FCC announces $362 million in funds to expand broadband in rural Texas
The 2021 Swearing In, is set for Friday, January 1 at 9:00 am.
We had a good week around here last week. We are all getting ready for Thanksgiving. Please be safe and I wish you a great thanksgiving.
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SRA Provides Disaster Recovery Assistance Grants In the Aftermath of Hurricane Laura
“Right now the county is averaging about one positive case each day,” he said.
DETCOG October 22, 2020 Board Meeting Brief
With Election Day just around the corner, Texas voters have been taking advantage of the early voting period in record numbers. Though the Lone Star State has historically lagged behind in voter participation, Texas is currently leading the nation in voter turnout with nearly 6 million cast …
Sabine County was declared as part of the amended disaster declaration by Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott on August 25.
He tried to retire, and our new EMC was taking over. But Hurricane Laura called himself back to duty.
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DETCOG August 20, 2020
Nichols Cautions Local Governments Against Raising Property Taxes
San Augustine Commissioners Court will meet in regular session on July 28 at 9 a.m. in regular session. The public is welcome to attend. A full agenda is attached.
Texas will hold its 2020 runoff elections July 14 to finalize which Democratic and Republican primary candidates will be on the ballot for the November general election. In more than 30 races in the March 3 primary, no candidate exceeded 50% of the vote, bringing about runoff races between t…
Sales tax allocations for the city rose for June, but decreased almost one percent for the year to date total. The net payment for this period $41,803.93, this time last year the net payment was $34,347.88 for comparison. A 21.70% increase over last year. The year to date payment is $220,617…
This upcoming month we will celebrate two important holidays. The first being the Fourth of July to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. The second is National Pecan Pie Day on July 12. Pecan pie also happens to be the State Pie of Texas. So while you shoot off firewo…
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Jasper County Sheriff Mitchel Newman’s weekly update SHERIFF’S REPORT, 6/22/2020
Trump 2020 Boat parade Saturday July 4th 🇺🇸 Lake Sam Rayburn! We will assemble in front of Hidden Beach and pull out at noon proceed towards the dam run alongside the dam towards public boat ramp then turn towards Rattlesnake island where we can split up and go your own way. This is open to …
The TxDot project along Timberland Highway or Highway 83 west begins at the square and proceeds west in front of West Sabine High School, ending at Highway 96. Motorist should use caution. The state project has provided for sidewalks along TXDOT easements in several East Texas cities includi…
June 17th Covid -19 update:
Insurance for county employees had remained the same over the last couple of years, Sabine County Treasurer Tricia Jacks told Commissioners during the June 8 meeting.
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Nichols Statement Contact Tracing
Looking for historic sites, local history, families members? Visit the Sabine County History Center.
DEVELOPING: Highway 190 Dam B bridge reopens (picture courtesy Mike Lout)
Congratulations to our newest Officer Michael Adams being sworn in by Chief Bradley Turner.
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…
COVID-19 Update for Sabine County, Texas
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…
Pineland Council heard that the contract with Pineland Nutrition and Activity Center had been cancelled. According to the discussion a $15,000 bill incurred would have to be paid by the city.
City officials in Pineland agreed city hall, along with the library and city park would remain closed until the May 4 meeting. The state emergency declaration will end, and we will have more direction on how to address the issue moving forward, Councilman Tracy "T.A." Lane commented.
San Augustine Commissioners Court will meet in regular session at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14 at the San Augustine County Courthouse on Columbia Street. The Public is welcome to attend.
The entrance to Sabine County Jail is taped off, and everyone visiting will need to follow emergency protocols during COVID-19 pandemic.
DETCOG Board Meeting Cancelled
Spring has sprung and I hope it will last a while before the really HOT summer sets in. Everything has started to green up and a few things are blooming. People are getting their boats ready for time on the lakes and some are planning trips for the Easter holidays. The Coronavirus has arri…
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