Texas has some important election dates coming up before the November elections. 

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…

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…

Justice Department Files Civil Action to Support Major Expansion of Arlington National Cemetery

After memorial services in three states, George Floyd’s funeral is held in Houston, Texas, his hometown. Thousands lined up at a six-hour public viewing Monday to say goodbye to Mr. Floyd. Following today’s funeral, Floyd will be buried next to his mother.

Federal Fiscal Year 2021 Clean Water Act Section 319 Grant Solicitation Announcement

Gohmert on Trump's Announcement to Protect Americans’ Rights to Free Speech on Social Media

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…

COVID-19 Update for Sabine County, Texas

From Sabine County Judge Daryl Melton  May 19, 2020

Department of Justice Supports National Pork Producers Council’s Ability to Combat Meat Shortage

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…

Courtesy of Assistant Attorney General Beth A. Williams

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…

Governor Abbott, Judge Sydney Murphy Provide Update On Polk County Recovery Efforts

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.

RRC OF TEXAS GRANTS EXTENSION TO MONTANA COMPANY TO RESPOND TO REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PROPOSED WASTE DISPOSAL SITE NEAR SAM RAYBURN LAKE  According to a letter dated March 13, 2020, the Railroad Commission of Texas granted PA Prospect Corporation a thirty (30) day extension to respo…

DETCOG Building Dedication and Open House

The Sabine County Republican Party is hosting a candidate forum on Thursday, January 23 beginning at 6:00 pm at the Sr. Citizens Nutrition Center in Hemphill. All Republican candidates or their representative in the March 3rd primary are invited. 

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?

Attorney General Paxton Warns Texans of Price Gouging in Wake of Tropical Storm Imelda