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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

Body #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.

Hemphill City Council Covers Utility Rates, Community Events, and Grant Services

5 months ago By Jessica Smith Sabine County Reporter

Body The City of Hemphill held its regular monthly City Council meeting Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 211 Starr Street.

West Sabine ISD Band Director Placed on Administrative Leave; Investigation Underway

5 months ago By News Staff

Body PINELAND, Texas — West Sabine Independent School District (ISD) confirmed Tuesday that a staff member, identified by local reports as the high school band director, has been placed on administrative leave pending an ongoing investigation.

Fisherman Dies on Toledo Bend

5 months ago By News Staff

Body Sheriff Aaron Mitchell reports a fisherman, Richard Edward Whatley (age-71) of Haughton, was found deceased this morning around 9:30AM, February 25, 2026. Whatley was located in the water near the bank at the end of Ed Callie Road in San Patricio Bay of Toledo Bend Lake.

Deceased fisherman found on banks of Toledo Bend

Burn Ban Enacted for Sabine County

5 months ago By News Staff

Body Public Service Announcement - Burn Ban IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Commissioners Court of Sabine County that all outdoor burning is prohibited in the unincorporated area of the county for 7 days from the date of this Order February 25, 2026 unless the restrictions are terminated...

A Message to Our Readers: Navigating the Industry-Wide Newsprint Crisis

5 months ago By News Staff

Body The Sabine County Reporter has stood as a pillar of local journalism for generations, but today we face a challenge that is shaking the foundation of the newspaper industry across the country.

Stevens Arrested in Oklahoma; Mother Also Charged as Investigation Continues

5 months ago By News Staff

Body Todd Lawrence Stevens, 36, of Bronson, Texas, was arrested Monday evening, February 23, 2026, in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, following an intensive multi-agency search connected to an aggravated assault that occurred February 22 in Bronson, according to the Sabine County Sheriff’s...

Sabine County Commissioners Address Hospital Billing, Road Projects, Budget Planning, and Community Initiatives

5 months ago By News Staff

Body The Sabine County Commissioners Court met in regular session Monday morning, Feb. 23, 2026, at the Commissioners Courtroom in Hemphill, opening with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance before moving through a full agenda of county business.

March declaration by Commisioners Court: American Red Cross Month: from left to right: Brent Cox, Keith Nabours, Isabella Preciado, Fernando Preciado, Judge Daryl Melton, Kenneth Brodie, Jose and James Lowe.

Briefs

5 months ago By Annual Plant Sale

Body Hemphill Garden Club annual plant sale on March 13th and 14th. We will have vegetables, flowers, plants, bushes, garden tools and decor.

Suspect Arrested After Bronson Cemetery Road Shooting; Multi-Agency Investigation Ongoing

5 months ago By Johanna Vickers Sabine County Reporter

Body The Sabine County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the arrest of a Bronson man following a multi-day, multiagency investigation that began with a reported shooting Sunday night, February 22, 2026, on Bronson Cemetery Road.

Pet Talk

5 months ago By News Staff

Body Dental issues are extremely common in pets, and they often cause significant pain. However, most pets show few to no outward signs, and their discomfort can go unnoticed even as it affects their quality of life. Fortunately, most dental problems can be avoided.

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