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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.

J.R. Huffman Public Library

8 months ago By Cynthia Beard, Director

NEWBOOKS: “Whispers at Painswick Court” and “Lady Maybe” by Julie Klassen; “Twice the Witch” by Danielle Garrett. STORYTIME meets every Wednesday, 10-11.

Briefs

9 months ago By News Staff

Republican Forum Sabine County Texas Republicans will host a Candidate Forum on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Feedstore in Hemphill Pecans, Pecans, Pecans Hemphill Garden Club has begun their Annual Pecan Sales of delicious, pecan halves, sold by the pound for $15.

SABINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE - Press Release

9 months ago By News Staff

(Hemphill, Texas) During the early evening hours of December 29, 2025, Sabine County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle operating in the area of Cedar Grove Road and Texas Highway 21. The vehicle was a creamcolored Lincoln and the Deputies noted there was an equipment violation.

SABINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE - Press Release

Sabine County Republican CEC 2026 Events

9 months ago By Ceci Matthews Sabine County Republican Cec Chair

Happy New Year and a Blessed 2026 to all! Republican Primary Election Season is in full swing!! Save these dates! Our 1st Candidate Forum will be at the Feed Store Cafe at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, January 8th.

Sabine County Republican CEC 2026 Events

A Servant’s Heart: County Judge Daryl Melton Reflects on 12 Years of Service

9 months ago By News Staff

by Johanna Vickers Sabine CoutIt’s a new year: one of fresh beginnings. Election season for Sabine County is in full swing and no matter the outcome, change is inevitable, because our County Judge isn’t on the ballot.

A Servant’s Heart: County Judge Daryl Melton Reflects on 12 Years of Service

From Chaos to Clinicals:

9 months ago By Johanna Vickers

It has been a roller coaster start to the new year for Sabine County native Autumn Griffin. What began as an exciting departure for medical school turned into a harrowing travel experience, but Autumn remains undeterred in her journey to become a physician.

Autumn Griffin Pursues Medical Dream After Travel Scare

Pasture Talk

9 months ago By News Staff

Keeping livestock healthy can feel like a delicate balancing act, and winter weather makes that even harder. Cold fronts, sudden temperature swings, and damp conditions can weaken animals’ immune systems, making them more vulnerable to respiratory illnesses like pneumonia.

Way Back When

9 months ago By From The Files Of The Sabine County Reporter

It is hard to believe, but 40 years have passed since we rang in the year 1986. While we are currently adjusting to a new year—and a new location for Pineland City Hall—folks back in the first week of January ’86 were gearing up for the biggest statewide party in living memory.

More of the Same

9 months ago By Carrie Classon

Yesterday I saw a friend, Bridget, whom I had not seen for a full year. “How have you been?” she asked.

SABINE COUNTY HOSPITAL

9 months ago By News Staff

As we welcome 2026, it is a perfect time to focus on health, hope, and new beginnings. For many older adults, the new year can also bring stress, loneliness, or uncertainty.

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