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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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Sabine County Hospital experiences information breach

9 months ago By News Staff

Sabine County Hospital (SCH) experienced a security incident in February that may have exposed patient information maintained by the hospital and clinic. On February 12, 2025, SCH discovered that an employee’s email account had been accessed by an unauthorized individual or entity.

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The Country Parson

9 months ago By Dr. James L. Snyder

At least once a month The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and her daughter will spend a day visiting thrift stores in our community. I’m not sure, so don’t quote me, but I think there’s a 100-mile radius where they do their shopping.

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A Pleasant Surprise

9 months ago By Ralph Hampton

It's not often I can have the thrill of being surprised here in Sabine county. Usually time flows past us with a tranquil softness, a constant whisper of the samness of everyday life.

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Meet & Greet...

9 months ago By News Staff

Our very own Senate District 3 Committeewoman is running to be our next Senator! Join us at The Feedstore, Friday, August 22nd, 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m.

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Are You Ready for Some Football?

9 months ago By Cecil Tatom Sabine County Reporter

It’s about that time of year, sports fans! All too soon the sounds of summer will be replaced by the popping of pads and the loud grunting noises that signifies football season. If I have said it once I’ve said it a million times, there’s nothing like Friday Night Lights in the fall in Texas.

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J.R. Huffman Public Library

9 months ago By Cynthia Beard, Director

New Books: “The Christmas Boutique” by Jennifer Chiaverini; “The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits” by Jennifer Weiner; “Strangers in Time” by David Baldacci; and “The Writer” by James Patterson.

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Briefs

9 months ago By Hoppers

The Hoppers will present a gospel concert Saturday, Aug. 9th, at New Hope Methodist Church, 5301 E. Main (Hwy. 21) in Nacogdoches. A love offering will be received. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with the concert starting at 6:00 p.m.

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Guess who’s back...

9 months ago By News Staff

True to their word, Subway on Sabine Street re-opened this week with an updated menu and dining experience. The sandwich shop closed in June for corporate ordered renovations. We are thrilled to have them back.

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Sex Offender sentenced to 50 years after probation violations

9 months ago By News Staff

On January 22, 2019 a San Augustine County Grand Jury Indicted Sim Abel, Jr., 72, for Indecency with Child Exposure, Aggravated Sexual Assault Child and Aggravated Sexual Assault Child. On June 18, 2024, Mr.

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Property Tax information available on website

9 months ago By News Staff

Property tax information for Sabine County is available at iswdataclient.azurewebsites.net. This is the official website on which property owners can easily access information regarding property taxes, including the amount of taxes that each entity that taxes a property will impose if the entity adopts its proposed tax rate, Property owners may also visit Texas.gov/Property Taxes to find a link to their local property tax website.

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