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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.

America at 250: Fr eedom Still Lives in Smal ll Town USA

3 months ago By News Staff

TTwo hundred and fifty years ago, a bold declaration changed the course of history.

America at 250: Fr eedom Still Lives in Smal ll Town USA

For the Record

3 months ago By Sabine County Jail

(The persons named below have been charged but not proven guilty of the crimes stated. This information is obtained by written request to the Sheriff from Sabine County Reporter.

Georgia-Pacific Gives Back to Local Firefighters, Strengthening Community Safety

3 months ago By Yana Ogletree Public Affairs Manager

Georgia-Pacific is proud to support fire departments across Deep East Texas with $68,500 in donations to help provide critical equipment, training tools, and resources that firefighters depend on to protect lives and property.

Georgia-Pacific Gives Back to Local Firefighters, Strengthening Community Safety

Briefs

3 months ago By Summer Feeding

West Sabine ISD will host Summer Feeding, From May 26, 2026, through June 25, 2026, Monday through Thursday, lunch will be served from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the high school cafeteria at no cost for Children 18 and younger and for enrolled students with disabilities up to age 21.

Pineland City Council Meets in Regular Session…

3 months ago By Cecil Tatom Sabine County Reporter

The Pineland City Council met in regular session June 16. Their agenda was moderate in length. After swearing in Lisa Welch for council place three and receiving the departmental reports, the council started on the aforementioned agenda.

Pineland City Council Meets in Regular Session…

Stone Receives State Recognition as Commissioners Advance Tourism, Website Upgrades and Event Planning

3 months ago By Johanna Vickers Sabine County Reporter

Recognition of Sabine County Tax Assessor-Collector Martha Stone highlighted Monday's meeting of the Sabine County Commissioners Court, where officials also approved measures supporting tourism, technology upgrades, public safety, and future economic development.

Stone Receives State Recognition as Commissioners Advance Tourism, Website Upgrades and Event Planning

Juneteenth in Sabine

3 months ago By Frank Torres

The Sabine County VFW Post 10351 played host to the 12th Annual Juneteenth In Geneva - All Family Reunion over the Father’s Day weekend - June 18-21 in Geneva, Hemphill and Toledo Bend.

Sabine County Tax Assessors office celebrated...

3 months ago By News Staff

What a team. Commended statewide by Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, the award recognizes excellence in customer service, accuracy, efficiency, timely processing of title and registration transactions, fraud prevention efforts, and overall commitment to public service.

2026 Scholarship Award...

3 months ago By News Staff

Tristan Boudreaux, pictured beside his mother Tiffany Luce, received the 2026 scholarship award from Walter Jones, Master of Littleton Fowler Masonic Lodge No. 305 in Hemphill on Thursday, June 11th.

Awakening the Tiger Raising Our Voice for Public Education

3 months ago By Dr. Carnelius Gilder

We’re awakening sleeping tigers here in the greater Pineland community of East Texas and across our state, all in the name of the 5.5 million Texas kids in our local public schools.

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