News

Featured

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.

Celebrating 22 years...

4 years ago By News Staff

Teena Wayman a longtime Sabine County Sheriff’s Dispatcher is hanging up her dispatching career after 22 committed years to this county. Sheriff Tom Maddox presented her with a plaque for her wonderful service and stated that his office was going to truly miss her.

Hemphill hosts meeting for Deep East Texas Council of Governments

4 years ago By Kenny Wick Sabine County Reporter

The Public Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Deep East Texas Council of Governments & Economic Development District was held on Thursday, July 28, at the First Baptist Church of Hemphill Family Life Center.

Hemphill hosts meeting for Deep East Texas Council of Governments

Pineland City Council honors local Dixie and ASA Leagues for success

4 years ago By Cecil Tatom Sabine County Reporter

The city council of Pineland met in regular session July 19 with a light agenda. The meeting led off with the the city of Pineland honoring all of Pineland’s Little League baseball and ASA Softball for their magnificent seasons with plaques in their honor.

Pineland City Council honors local Dixie and ASA Leagues for success

Let them be Little

4 years ago By Meleesa Davis - Early Childhood Education

This is it! The day your child gets to Meet the Teacher. HES will have their doors open to students and parents on Thursday, August 4th from 3:30pm to 6:30pm. Preparations at school are underway as floors are waxed, rugs are cleaned, attendance lists are posted, and teacher desks are spotless.

Korean Armistice presentation

4 years ago By Kenny Wick Sabine County Reporter

Making a presentation on July 27, at the Hemphill Senior Center, was First Sergeant Carol Waller (Ret.) and Quartermaster of VFW Post 10351, in honor of the Korea Armistice Day signing of the cease fire treaty on July 27, 1953.

Ostentatious...

4 years ago By News Staff

Ostentatious means "attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy." Things that are ostentatious tend to stand out as overly elaborate or conspicuous.

Briefs

4 years ago By News Staff

Youth fellowship East Mayfield Baptist Church will be kicking off their Wednesday night youth fellowship with a “Back to School Game Night!” It begins at 6 p.m. on Aug.

Blue Beto O’Rourke visits Red Sabine County

4 years ago By Johanna Vickers Sabine County Reporter

Saturday was a big day for Sabine County, after all, it isn’t every day a gubernitorial candidate comes to town.

Blue Beto O’Rourke visits Red Sabine County

Making his point...

4 years ago By News Staff

During O’Rourke’s visit, many local republicans showed up to protest and be heard. Here Nathan Ener is escorted out of the town hall meeting for “heckling.” Brad Turner and other local law enforcement were present to keep the peace. Reporter photo by Johanna Vickers

Packin’ Preacher...

4 years ago By News Staff

Local preacher and evangelist David Bartholdi, practiced his 2nd ammendment rights while peacefully questioning O’Rourke on his faith and views on abortion. Reporter photo by Johanna Vickers.

Subscribe to News