While Department State Health Services (DSHS) has Sabine County numbers at seven total active, there is plenty of evidence to suggest otherwise. Recent outbreaks in both churches and schools do not seem to be updated in a timely manner by state or regional databases.

Trunk or Treat on the Square in Hemphill on Saturday, October 31, from 6-8 p.m. Texas and Oak Streets on the square will be closed for the event.

CASA of the Sabine Neches Region Celebrates New Jasper Office with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Going to be a busy Monday, so let’s get started. 

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Holidays Baskets

The Pineland Fire Department Angel Tree Program is accepting applications for anyone who needs help with gifts for their children.  

FTC Data Shows Big Jump in Consumer Reports about Scams Originating on Social Media

"MORE ABOUT WHAT IS STILL UNDER THE WATERS OF TOLEDO BEND RESERVOIR" 

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The Gaines-Oliphint House may be the oldest Pre-Republic, Anglo-American structure that exists in Texas today. It was built about 1818 by James D. Taylor Gaines who was a double first cousin to General Edward Pendleton Gaines of the United States Army. [1. The Men Who Made Texas Free by Sam …

Looking for historic sites, local history, families members? Visit the Sabine County History Center. 

Sabine County, Texas

Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix Recipe

Bass were few and far between in Alpine Marina's Thursday Big Bass Tournament. Duane Thompson(right) wins with a 2 lb 1 oz bass and Mike Woods takes 2nd with a 1 lb 12 oz bass. Start time is 3:00 pm with weigh in at 6:45 pm. Call Alpine Marina for more information.

COVID-19 has taken it's toll on most 2020 events where family and friends gather since March. The numbers have went up and down. Over the past month Sabine County has had an increase in positive cases. As Fall is the season for most types of viruses, Coronavirus is no different. After much c…

On June 19, 2020,  we received a termination notice from CommonSpirit Health, notifying us of its intent to leave our networks on Dec. 16, 2020.  We have an obligation to do what is best for our members and customers and we hope we can reach a mutually beneficial agreement.

October’s Toledo Bend Bass Club tournament is in the books! We had 22 club members fish this month and one guest. Our results are as follows:

Early voting began Tuesday in Sabine County and continues each weekday (mostly 8:00-4:00) through October 30, as well as Saturday, October 24 (8:00-2:00).

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Grab your favorite dobber, and come out and play!  

Early Voting is underway and in Sabine County we are seeing record numbers turn-out to vote. This is an important election on a Federal, State and local level with many heated races. More than 2,300 Sabine County residents have already voted.

Newton County, Texas-

San Augustine Sheriff's Office released information concerning an Oct. 15, 2020, drug bust. A multi-agency task force executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence just outside the city of Center for alleged narcotics trafficking. 

Lisa Montgomery fatally strangled a pregnant woman, Bobbie Jo Stinnett, cut open her body, and kidnapped her baby 13- years ago. 

Some good fish were caught this week in Alpine Marina's Thursday Big Bass Tournament. John Bowen wins with a nice 4 lb 6 oz bass and Jim Thompson takes 2nd place with a 4 lb 3 oz bass. Start time is still  3:00 pm with weigh in at 6:45 pm. Call Alpine Marina for more information at 625-3518.

Newton County, Texas

Red Monkey Foods, Inc. out of an abundance of caution is voluntarily recalling select organic parsley as part of a recall initiated by High Quality Organics (HQO). HQO has issued a recall for a lot of parsley because a sample was tested by one of HQO’s customers and was found to be potential…

Students encouraged to show how they Take Care of Texas with annual video contest

FTC Sends $7 Million in Refunds to Victims of Tech Support Scam

Grab your favorite dobber, and come out and play!  

Reception and Celebrating  Rockin’ Artists 

NACOGDOCHES COUNTY – On October 12, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to an auto-pedestrian crash on US 259, about three miles north of Nacogdoches. 

PRN’s Needed - Sabine County Hospital is seeking to employ PRN CNA’s, and PRN RN’s. Work schedule will vary. Positions require valid Texas licensure. Qualified applicants please apply online at www.sabinecountyhospital.com or in person with our Human Resources Department.

PRN Housekeeper - Sabine County Hospital is seeking a PRN housekeeper.  Prior commercial housekeeping experience preferred.  Interested candidates may apply in person or online at www.sabinecountyhospital.com or in person with our HR Department.

Daily News was notified that this event has been cancelled.

Milam Settlers Days

The first full week in October is Fire Prevention Week, and this year National Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10. 

Accounts Receivable Specialist -  An experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist (medical biller) is needed at Sabine County Hospital.  Interested parties should have excellent computer skills and knowledge in Medicare, Medicaid, Worker’s Comp and Third Party Payer claim processing.  This pos…

Main Street will celebrate 8 San Augustine artists who transformed 8 rocking chairs of various backgrounds into wonderful art on Friday, October 16 at 12 pm in the Pavilion on the square in San Augustine. Light refreshments will be served.The chairs represent the silent auction which will en…

Please celebrate all our men and women in the armed forces, past and present. With the upcoming Veterans Day approaching there is a need to replace flags that are put up for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Veterans Day. 

October 17, 2020

2020 General Election Dates     

Happy Columbus Day will have many offices closed this morning. Today is the early voting eve...it's a new holiday I just made up. Do you vote during early voting, or do you wait until election day?

 Ballots attached

Liberty Springs United Methodist Church has a mission to help patients in extended care facilities by creating handcrafted "Fidget Quilts". Pastor Pam Lundberg tells us many Alzheimer patients fidget, and we try to make each of the quilts to reflect something familiar. "This is more than jus…