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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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Reminiscin’

2 years ago By Doug Fincher By Fincher

By Fincher “Let the cat turn around.” The man who made that statement famous was Evangelist Billy Sunday. William Ashley Sunday (November 19, 1862 – November 6, 1935) was a popular outfielder in the National League during the early 20th century.

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Texas GLO Approves County Request for Funding

2 years ago By News Staff

by Kenny Wick Sabine County Reporter The Sabine County Commissioners Court held it’s regular meeting on Monday, September 25th, and after opening prayer and pledge to the flag, approved minutes from the previous meeting. There were no lineitem transfers or budget amendments to consider. All departmental reports were then approved and accepted.

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2 years ago By News Staff

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Indictments returned by Sabine Grand Jury

2 years ago By News Staff

Officials have unsealed a total of 33 indictments returned as a result of the Grand Jury meeting on Sept. 11, 2023 in Sabine County.

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Pineland Service Club holds last meeting before Pineland Day

2 years ago By Cecil Tatom

The Pineland Service Club met in regular session September 14. Their agenda was light.

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Chief Nursing Officer Appointed at Sabine County Hospital

2 years ago By News Staff

Sabine County Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of LaDuska 'Dusty' James as its new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). James, originally from Shreveport, Louisiana, brings a wealth of experience to her new role.

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Blue Star Mothers Luncheon with VFW and Ladies Auxiliary

2 years ago By Kenny Wick Sabine County Reporter

The VFW Post 10351 Ladies Auxiliary hosted a luncheon in honor of the Blue Star Mothers week on Sunday, September 17th, with guest speaker Linda Ambard (pictured above in white dress) who is a Gold Star wife and blue Star mother.

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Sabine County Judge Daryl Melton addresses the Chamber

2 years ago By Kenny Wick

The Sabine County Chamber of Commerce held it’s regular monthly meeting on September 12th, and after prayer, pledge, and approval of minutes, welcomed the new Chamber members Don and Annette Beasley, and the Hitching Post.

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Paxton acquitted by Texas Senate and Statement by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on the Completion of Impeachment Trial

2 years ago By News Staff

For years, the powers and protections that come with being Texas’ top lawyer have helped Ken Paxton fend off ethics complaints, criminal charges and an FBI investigation. With the Texas Senate’s Saturday vote to acquit Paxton of corruption charges at his impeachment trial the Republican has once again demonstrated his rare political resilience.

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DETCOG Accepting Applications for Solid Waste Grants

2 years ago By News Staff

Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) is now taking applications for funding of Solid Waste Projects for FY 2024. DETCOG anticipates awarding grants totaling $67,500.00.

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