EBARB — The Choctaw-Apache Tribe of Ebarb can trace its beginnings to 13 families that in the early 1700s settled on the east side of the Sabine River. Their descendants are still there, and their numbers have grown significantly

"Tribal activities had died down somewhat so we're trying to regroup and start all over again," said Chief John Procell, who on Aug. 21 succeeded longtime Chief Tommy Bolton.

Four of the six Tribal Council members are newcomers, too. The council includes Ione P. Durr, Susan Lee, Pat Ebarb, Chris Rivers, Joan Sepeda and Joy Stewart.