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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.

My Five Cents

1 year ago By Senator Robert Nichols

Session is coming to a close and, as it does, critical deadlines have to be met for legislation to pass. Those deadlines fall throughout the next week and if bills do not pass those benchmarks, they won’t become law this session. It’s a sprint to the finish, but we’re almost there!

PHVFD receives new gear...

1 year ago By News Staff

The Pendleton Harbor Volunteer Fire Department received nine new sets of bunker gear!! We would like to thank Texas Forest Service for the 2604 grant! Thanks also to Delta Fire Industries and the community’s donations for making this all possible!

City Hall Meeting Covers Parks, Streets, Drainage and Safety

1 year ago By Joanna Smith Sabine County Reporter

On Tuesday, May 20th, the Hemphill City Council meeting opened promptly at 5:30pm with an opening prayer and the pledges to the flags. City Secretary Kelli Beall welcomed attendees and read the City Council Speaker Policy, inviting comments from citizens.

J.R. Huffman Public Library

1 year ago By Cynthia Beard, Director

One new book this week: “The Boy” by Tami Hoag. New DVD’s: “Tombstone”, “Tag”, 3-pack: “Meet the Parents” “Meet the Fockers” “Little Fockers”, “Talk Radio”, and a 5-pack: “Spider-Man 1-3” “The Amazing Spider-Man 1&2”.

Briefs

1 year ago By Fundraising

Spring Hill aka Old Methodist Church Cemetery in need of donations for upkeep and maintenance. Contact D.

Kalo Axsom ran 56 miles of the Trail Between the Lakes

1 year ago By News Staff

On Thursday, May 1, Kalo Axsom ran 56 miles of the Trail Between the Lakes to commemorate 5 years of ultra running and sobriety. Originally from Natchitoches, Louisiana, Kalo’s ultra running training started in 2020 lockdown, and continued after he moved to Florida.