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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.

Blue Ribbon winner...

3 years ago By News Staff

So excited that a quilt pieced by Ellen Melton and quilted by Six Mile Quilting has won a blue ribbon at the Houston Livestock show. Congratulations Ellen Melton on your outstanding achievement of winning the blue ribbon. Your talent and dedication are truly remarkable.

My Five Cents

3 years ago By News Staff

On March 2, we celebrate Texas Independence Day! On that day in 1836, a delegate from each of the 59 existing settlements in Texas signed the Texas Declaration of Independence. This document officially declared Texas’ independence from Mexico and created the Republic of Texas.

Pearl Harbor Survivor, Texan, Jack Holder dies

3 years ago By News Staff

Jack Holder, a Pearl Harbor survivor who went on become a decorated World War II flyer who flew over 100 missions in the Pacific and European theaters, has died in Arizona. He was 101.

Judge Melton Signs Contract; finally fast WiFi

3 years ago By Kenny Wick Sabine County Reporter

Sabine County Judge Daryl Melton signs the official contract between the County and Windstream for the broadband project in Sabine County, as witnessed by Mickey Slimp (Broadband Project Manager with DETCOG), Mike Hunsucker (Windstream Regional Vice President – State Government Affairs), Lonnie...

Judge Melton Signs Contract; finally fast WiFi

Sabine County Hospital...

3 years ago By News Staff

The Career and Technology Education Department at West Sabine went to tour the Sabine County Hospital. The SCH staff was very gracious and hospitable to the nursing students. Sabine County is blessed to be able to offer these programs and partner with our local hospital and their amazing staff.