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A $70,000 bond was set for a Tyler man who escaped custody in San Augustine County. On Friday, May 22, officers from the San Augustine County Sheriff's Office, San Augustine Police Department, Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol and the TDCJ prison system in Woodville caught Jed Lando…
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Daily News found the following article on social media, I’m not sure who wrote the piece but found it interesting..
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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.
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Looking for historic sites, local history, families members? Visit the Sabine County History Center.
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I called Senator Nichols concerning any updates last week, and so far he had not had any to release. -PF
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Hope everyone had a good Memorial Day. Please remember all who gave it all. My prayers were with them. Let’s see what’s been going on.
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COVID-19 UPDATE 5/22/20
VFW Post 10351 on Highway 184 in Hemphill will host a Memorial Day Service Monday, May 25, at 10 a.m. Come join us in remembering and honoring Americans who paid the ultimate price. Masks at your own discretion. Everyone is invited to attend.
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…
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Arthur Temple Sr. Memorial Library will begin the opening process, Director Donna Nichols told council only 10 patrons will be allowed inside at a time. Council woman Lisa Barnett ask Nichols to do a bit of research on how other libraries were opening, and meeting the requirement. "We do ha…
Those churches located inside the City of Hemphill that are planning to have vacation bible school need to notify the Fire Marshal's office before proceeding with decorating . We will help you plan a safe environment for your event. Contact Bill Barcheers at 936-201-8366
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Alpine Marina Thursday Big Bass Tournament set a new record for entries, 32 guys show up to fish and it was a very tough day for all. Jeremy Hippler wins with a 3 lb 15 oz bass and Chad Gay takes 2nd place with a 3 lb 11 oz bass. Start time is still 4:00 pm but weigh in will be at 8:15 pm. C…
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The Pineland City Pool is one of the assets residents look forward to every year, but COVID-19 has slowed the process down this year. Pineland City Council agreed to proceed in hiring a lifeguard, and open as soon as possible. "We don't want to have to wait until the next council meeting at …
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We can't wait to see what the future holds for Hemphill ISD, Class of 2020. This has been a most unconventional senior year, but the Class of 2020 kept their heads up and met the challenge. From the disappointments of cancellation of proms, sports, dances, and all the other pomp and circumst…
RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURE PLANNED IN SHELBY COUNTY
Every crisis has new heroes. During the 9/11 attacks, they were the first responders running into burning and crumbling buildings as others ran out. Now, during the Coronavirus pandemic, the most visible heroes are the health care professionals, who are saving others and risking their own l…
HEMPHILL GARDEN CLUB:
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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…
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To The West Sabine Tiger Families and Community: It is with great honor that we, as a faculty, finally get to announce the 2019-2020 Valedictorian and Salutatorian.
Hemphill City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, May 19. Items on the agenda include: utility payment policy, cleaning contract bid, discussion regarding job classification and pay range, and preliminary budget planning. The full agenda is attached. The meeting can be heard by …
Who is a Dislocated Worker?
Operation Pork Chop 2020 ends on Monday, May 18
DPS Reminds Texans to Properly Secure Children during Child Safety Seat Technician Month
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Alert to Keep Nursing Home and Long-Term Care Facility Workers Safe During Coronavirus Pandemic
23 anglers fished Alpine Marina's Thursday Big Bass Tournament and this week Mike Ray wins with a pretty 6 lb 15 oz bass and John Bowen takes 2nd place with a 4 lb 14 oz bass. Start time is 4:00 pm with weigh in at 8:00 pm. Call Alpine Marina at 625-3518 for more information.
COVID-19 Update for Sabine County, Texas
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POLK COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to a two vehicle crash this afternoon at the intersection of US 59 and FM 357, involving a commercial motor vehicle.
Sabine County residents will have another opportunity for testing at the Mobile Testing site on May 13. They will be on sight until 6 p.m. and will assist in making an appointment if you don't have one. There is not a charge for the test. Testing will be conducted by appointment only, reside…
The last article in the 15-part series exploring the Boykin Springs military range and cantonment near the Neches River. During World War II, Army Air Force service members operated the isolated and critical “high altitude precision strategic bombing” proving ground used by hundreds of B-17 …
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May is Elder Abuse Prevention Month, and locally it is often heartbreaking when typing the arrest report. Elderly abuse is often unreported, and sometimes little interaction. The abuse is not only physical, it runs the gambit from money scams, to emotional, and physical abuse. In a community…
History of Gelatin, Gelatine, and JELL-O:
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COVID-19 Update for Sabine County, Texas-Monday, May 11, 2020
Melanie Fuller and Hunter Mosley Win $400 each as Operation Pork Chop 2020 begins to Wind Down
Sabine County is not included in this coalition.
As Texas begins opening businesses, and more testing becomes available to residents numbers in Sabine County rise. Sabine County officials were notified this morning that another positive test had come back.
As more businesses start to open and more people start to get out and about, please remember to proceed cautiously and follow recommended guidelines. The number of reported COVID-19 cases is still increasing in our region, and sadly, another death was recorded today.
DEATH INVESTIGATION: At 11:49 a.m., we received a call of a deceased woman at 2007 N. Timberland Drive. The caller said the deceased woman had tested positive for COVID-19. The caller and another person went to check on the woman after they could not reach her by phone this morning.
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