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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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VFW toys for tots

1 year ago By News Staff

Through generous donations from the community to the VFW through the Toys for Tots program, there will be many Sabine County kids receiving Christmas gifts from Santa this year. Santa's helpers are working hard to fill the need for our kids!

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Commissioners Pursue More Grants

1 year ago By Kenny Wick Sabine County Reporter

The Sabine County Commissioner Court held its regular meeting on Monday, December 9th, and after the opening prayer and pledge to the flag, approved the minutes from the previous meeting. There were no line-item transfers or budget amendments to consider.

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Arrested..

1 year ago By News Staff

The story that Michael C. Howard told deputies on Monday led to investigation and arrest on the charges of murder and tampering with physical evidence/corps.

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Houston lawyer kills son in Sabine County, burns body

1 year ago By News Staff

PROPERTY BEHIND FAIRDALE BAPTIST CHURCH, LOCKED AND GATED Howard is currently being held at Sabine County Jal on $20 million bond. Lead Investigator JP MacDonough and District Attorney Paul Robbins held a joint Press Conference Thursday at the Sabine County Court House.

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Briefs

1 year ago By News Staff

Breakfast with Santa Come join us for: Breakfast with Santa! December 14th from 9-11am at First Methodist Church, Hemphill Cookies with Santa COME ONE COME ALL! Bring your kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews. BUT most of all DON”T forget your camera’s.

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Pet Talk

1 year ago By News Staff

by School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University The holiday season is a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration, but for pet owners, it also comes with unique challenges. Creating a safe, festive environment for pets while involving them in the holiday fun requires a bit of planning and care.

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THE MAGIC OF LICORICE

1 year ago By Neal Murphy

I must admit that I love the taste of licorice. I always have. Now I know that most people don’t, and it is difficult to find any who can “take it or leave it”. You either love it or hate it. My wife is in the latter category. I have had to limit my intake of the sweet, black, chewy, delicacy since our marriage.

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Words About Teeth

1 year ago By Carrie Classon

“I don’t know many words about teeth,” I told the dentist. Since my husband, Peter, and I spend time in Mexico, it makes sense to get dental work done while we’re here, and I had been putting off going to the dentist.

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The County Parson

1 year ago By Dr. James L. Snyder

Working in my office the other morning, I heard some rattling noises on the other side of the house. Being as busy as I was, I didn't take the time to find out what that noise was all about. When I'm working on a project, I like to stay on the project.

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Is your faith coming from the right source

1 year ago By News Staff

Men were created to believe and act upon words. We were specifically created to hear, believe and act upon God’s words. Hearing Him is the source of faith and life (Rom. 10:17, Mt. 4:4). Adam believed in God, but he didn’t believe God’s words. He chose to believe the words of the serpent.

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