City of Hemphill, Texas

08/22/2026

There is a 6” water line break by Church St. near the Windstream office in Hemphill. The utility crew is working to fix it as soon as possible.

08/17/2026

Sabine County and the City of Hemphill are now under a burn ban. Updates will be posted when conditions change. Be careful, please.

08/12/2026

City of Hemphill City Council Meeting August 18, 2026.

08/07/2026

The city has a part-time position open for a police department receptionist. You can review the full job description here:

08/07/2026

Important Update Regarding Utility Payment Convenience Fees

Beginning soon (estimated to be 8/11/2026), the City of Hemphill will be changing the convenience fee charged for credit and debit card utility payments made either online or in person.
The City has charged a flat $3 convenience fee for card payments. Unfortunately, that fee no longer covers the actual processing costs charged by the payment processor. As a result, the City has been absorbing thousands of dollars in additional credit card processing expenses each year.

To ensure that utility customers who choose other payment methods are not subsidizing the cost of card transactions, the convenience fee for card payments will change to 3% of the transaction amount. This adjustment is intended solely to recover the actual cost of processing card payments—it is not a revenue-generating fee for the City.

We want to remind customers that there are still several convenient, no/low-cost payment options available:
No additional fee:
• Cash
• Check
• Money Order
• Checking Account Draft (Auto Pay)

Online eCheck: Only $1.95 per transaction.

We encourage customers to consider these options if they would like to avoid or minimize payment processing fees.

The City of Hemphill is committed to being a good steward of public funds while continuing to provide convenient payment options for everyone. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for allowing us to serve you.

07/15/2026

City of Hemphill City Council Meeting July 21, 2026.

06/30/2026

The City of Hemphill public water system, (PWS) ID 2020001, will temporarily convert the disinfectant used in the distribution system from chloramine to free chlorine. The conversion will begin on 6-29-2026 and continue through 7-28-2026. During this period, you may experience taste and odor changes associated with this type of temporary disinfectant conversion. Read more at the link below.

06/10/2026

City of Hemphill City Council Meeting June 16, 2026.

05/22/2026

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the City of Hemphill announces the passing of long-time Mayor Robert Hamilton, who died on May 19, 2026. Mayor Hamilton dedicated many years of his life to public service, serving the residents of the City of Hemphill as mayor from 1992-2024 leaving a lasting mark on our community. Our deepest sympathies, thoughts, and prayers are with his family, friends, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. Information regarding funeral arrangements can be found below.

Robert Henry Hamilton, a lifetime resident of Hemphill, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on June 13, 1939, in Hemphill, Texas, to Henry Jefferson Hamilton and Eula Mae Retherford Hamilton, he led a life marked by community involvement and a love for his

05/13/2026

City of Hemphill City Council Meeting May 19, 2026.

City Council Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 211 Starr St. Meetings are open to the public, and an agenda is posted on the outside window of the front entrance and on the bulletin board in the foyer of City Hall on the preceding F...