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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.

FFA Casino Night Success...

12 months ago By News Staff

The FFA Buyers Club hosted the first Casino Night on the square at Pineywoods Vineyard. The fundraiser was a roaring success and enjoyed by all who attended. Pictured above are boosters and event organizers, Chanda Patillo, Alissa Ross and Kelli Neuman Hughes.

Life Skill’s Logo, Business and Baits...

12 months ago By News Staff

Hemphill High School is excited to recognize Brailey Wallace for being the digital creator of the logo for the new Life Skill’s business called Sting”Em Baits. Brailey‘s attention to detail and previous digital art experience made her the perfect choice for this project!

East Texas Hearts of Gold

12 months ago By Ralph Hampton

Imagine, if you will, being stranded on a lonely road in Texas at night. Stars shining on beautiful dark Toledo Bend. The long Pendleton bridge humming with the occasional car. Only seventeen miles from your cozy little house and your soft bed after a tough fourteen hours working in Louisiana.

Vegetable Gluttony

12 months ago By Carrie Classon

It is the time of year for vegetable gluttony. The truth is, I am a vegetable glutton all year round.

Pet Talk

12 months ago By News Staff

Sometimes, the body takes a wrong turn. In pets with a liver shunt, an abnormal blood vessel creates a detour that sends blood around the liver rather than through it — and that single wrong turn can have a big impact on their health.

McMahan Chapel Day:

12 months ago By News Staff

Saturday, October 11, 2025 we will celebrate 192 years of continuous worship at McMahan Chapel at 10:30am. That service will be followed by a covered dish lunch in the Jack and Charlsie Maund Event Center.

Representative legislative session...

12 months ago By News Staff

Join us Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 6 p.m. at The Feedstore in Hemphill to hear Representative Joanne Shofner give an in-depth overview of the Texas Legislature sessions. Be ready with any questions and concerns. See you there! Ceci Matthews, Sabine County Republican CEC Chair

My Five Cents

12 months ago By Senator Robert Nichols

On October 2, 1835, fighting began between Mexican soldiers and the Texas militia at Gonzales, officially starting the Texas Revolution.

Galactic Gala Success...

12 months ago By News Staff

What an amazing evening of “out of this world” fun to support the ‘Remembering Columbia’ Museum! A packed house at the Hemphill VFW, a delicious dinner, incredible silent auction items, live music and dancing, and table decorating competition.

Hemphill Graduate Brews Up a Family-Inspired Coffee Business

12 months ago By Jessica Smith Sabine County Reporter

Hemphill, Texas – For Sophie Galloway, coffee is more than a morning pickme- up—it’s a lifelong passion rooted in family tradition and a love of natural, handcrafted flavors. A 2019 graduate of Hemphill High School, Galloway wasted no time pursuing her dreams.

Hemphill Graduate Brews Up a Family-Inspired Coffee Business

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