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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.

National Day of Prayer 05-04

3 years ago By News Staff

In the early 1950s, an evangelical movement called for Congress and the President to proclaim a National Day of Prayer. The movement grew and a young leader, Evangelist Billy Graham, led services for approximately 20,000 on the steps of the Capitol on February 3, 1952.

Goose the 4 time world champion at the rodeo...

3 years ago By News Staff

“Gooose”, the 4 time World Champion wild hog wrangler made an appearance at this weekends rodeo in Hemphill and showed the crowd just why he is top dog.

Goose the 4 time world champion at the rodeo...

Briefs

3 years ago By Fbc Church School

First Baptist Christian Preschool will be going to a 5 day/week program for the coming school year, 2023-2024. Please contact the church office, 409-7873380, for more information.

History of El Camino Real

3 years ago By News Staff

In 1691 the first Spanish provincial Governor of Texas, Domingo Teran de los Rios, ordered that a trail be blazed as a direct route from Monclova, then a capital of the province, to the Spanish Missions established among the Indians of East Texas in 1690.

Hemphill Rodeo...

3 years ago By News Staff

The Hemphill Pro Rodeo came to town on Friday and Saturday night (28th and 29th) and was truly an exhibit of professional talent ranging from break-away roping to tie down roping to bull riding to steer dogging to much more.

Indictments returned by Sabine Grand Jury

3 years ago By News Staff

Officials have unsealed a total of 32 indictments returned as a result of the Grand Jury meeting on April in Sabine County. As a reminder, an indictment is not a finding of guilt, but enough evidence exists to warrant a hearing.

Ray announces candidacy for Hemphill ISD Board Trustee, Position 5

3 years ago By News Staff

My name is Sharon Ray and I served Hemphill ISD as an Administrative Assistant for the past four years. I have been a resident of Sabine County for over ten years. My son, Jed, was in the fourth grade when we moved here and he is a 2020 HHS graduate.

Cox announces candidacy for Hemphill ISD Board Trustee, Position 5

3 years ago By News Staff

My name is Tammie Cox and I have served as a Hemphill ISD Board Member for a year and a half, appointed upon the vacancy left by Andrea Jordan. My husband, Brent and I are lifelong residents of Sabine County and graduates of Hemphill High School.

Wilkerson announces candidacy for HISD Trustee Member, Position 4

3 years ago By News Staff

My name is Dale Wilkerson, and I am running for Hemphill School Board Trustee, Position 4. My wife, Stephanie and I have raised our children in this community. Our son Logan is a 2020 HHS graduate and our daugher Laken is finishing up her senior year for the Hornets.

Corley announces candidacy for HISD Trustee Member, Position 4

3 years ago By News Staff

My name is Terance Corley, and I am running for school boardseat #4. My wife and I were both born and raised here inHemphill. I graduated from Hemphill High School in 1990. After graduating, I attended Paola College where I obtained a certificate in Forestry.

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