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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.

Sworn...

1 month ago By News Staff

Hemphill City Council began their monthly meeting with the swearing-in on Amanda Rice for Alderman Place 4. Rice was appointed during last month’s meeting to take the place of her husband Kevin Rice, who resigned due to work travel schedule. Congratulations and welcome!

Burn Ban...

1 month ago By News Staff

Sabine County Judge has issued a 7-day burn ban, effective immediately beginning Monday, August 17, 2026. The order prohibits all outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of Sabine County.

Hemphill Council Welcomes New Alderman, Moves Forward on Nuisance Property Cleanup

1 month ago By Johanna Vickers Sabine County Reporter

The Hemphill City Council agreed Tuesday to begin enforcing existing city ordinances addressing nuisance properties, while also welcoming a new alderman, approving an updated flood damage prevention ordinance and taking steps toward becoming a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community.

Judge-Elect Barnett offers detailed look at upcoming issues facing Sabine County during Republican Meeting

1 month ago By Johanna Vickers Sabine County Reporter

Incoming Sabine County Judge Richard Barnett offered residents a detailed look at the issues he expects county leaders to face in the coming months during the Sabine County Republican Party meeting Monday, Aug. 17, at The Feed Store Cafe in Hemphill.

Judge-Elect Barnett offers detailed look at upcoming issues facing Sabine County during Republican Meeting

J.R. Huffman Public Library

1 month ago By Cynthia Beard, Director

TEXAS BOOK FESTIVAL GRANT: New Books: “The Butcher and the Wren”, “The Butcher Game”, and “The Butcher Legacy” by Anaina Urquhart. “The God of the Woods” and “Beautiful Ugly” by Alice Feeney.

Rescue highlights public-safety benefits as Flock cameras face growing privacy debate

1 month ago By Johanna Vickers Sabine County Reporter

A missing child reported during the early morning hours of Aug. 16 was safely recovered hundreds of miles from Sabine County after a multi-agency investigation used automated license plate reader technology to identify and track the vehicle believed to be carrying her.

Texas, Our Texas

1 month ago By Ralph Hampton

I broke down and cried today. The tears welled up and no matter what I did, they leaked out. You see, I read all the morbid content on Facebook and across the platforms on the other social media platforms and I see and absorb the doom, the gloom, the worst of our natures.

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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

Sworn...

Burn Ban...

Hemphill Council Welcomes New Alderman, Moves Forward on Nuisance Property Cleanup

Judge-Elect Barnett offers detailed look at upcoming issues facing Sabine County during Republican Meeting

J.R. Huffman Public Library

Rescue highlights public-safety benefits as Flock cameras face growing privacy debate

Texas, Our Texas

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