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He's Free: Houston Lawyer posts $1 million dollars to get out of jail after killing his son in Sabine County

1 year ago By Johanna Vickers Sabine County Reporter

#UPDATE Michael C. Howard is out of jail today, just one week after confessing that he shot his 20-year-old son and burned his body.

December 9, 2024, Howard went before Judge Mixon in Sabine County where his bond was lowered from $20 Million ($10 million for each charge) to $1 million total. According to court documents: $750K for Murder and $250K for Tampering with Evidence/Corpse

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Sabine County’s Top Graduates Honored Across Three Districts

1 day ago By News Staff

From Hemphill to Brookeland and West Sabine, Sabine County’s top graduates are being recognized for outstanding achievement both inside and outside the classroom. These students represent the very best of academic excellence, leadership, service and determination as they prepare to take the next steps toward bright futures.

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Briefs

1 day ago By Bingo

VFW Post 10351 BINGO held each Thursday. Card sales start at 5:30 p.m.

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JR Huffman Library

1 day ago By Cynthia Beard, Director

NEW ADULT BOOKS: “Magical Midlife Rogue” by K.F. Breene; “26 Beauties” by James Patterson; “Ironwood” by Michael Connelly; “The Hired Man” by Sandra Dallas.

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Billfold Blues

1 day ago By News Staff

I've got them. The dreaded billfold blues.

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Commissioners Court Advances Farmers Market Plans, Receives Tourism and Infrastructure Updates

1 day ago By Johanna Vickers Sabine County Reporter

The Sabine County Commissioners Court met Monday morning, May 11, for a regular session at the Sabine County Courthouse in Hemphill, approving grant funding, discussing future development projects and hearing updates from county departments and community partners.

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Liberty Springs Methodist Church Awards Scholarships

1 day ago By Gwen Coplen

Liberty Springs Methodist Church awarded two $500 scholarships to graduating seniors during the Hemphill High School awards ceremony on May 12. Recipients Conor McDaniel and Amelia Gay were selected for their character, leadership, and commitment to their community.

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Respecting Wildlife in Six Mile: A Reminder for Our Community

1 day ago By News Staff

A recent gator sighting in Six Mile, just before the bridge near the park area, has sparked concern—not because the animal was aggressive, but because of the behavior of some people nearby. The alligator was simply in its natural habitat, where it belongs, but witnesses reported individuals throwing rocks at it and disturbing the animal.

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Pineland City Council broaches several topics…

1 day ago By Cecil Tatom Sabine County Reporter

The Pineland City Council met in regular session May 12. Their agenda was light.

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60 Year Service Award...

1 day ago By News Staff

Don S. Easley, alongside his lovely wife Sandra, was presented with the 60 Year Service Award, by the Grand Lodge of Texas at Littleton Fowler Lodge in Hemphill on Thursday evening, May 14th, 2026. Jerry Black, the Deputy Grand Master of Masonic District No.