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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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Santa Letters to be featured in Reporter Special Edition

3 years ago By News Staff

The Sabine County Reporter’s Christmas section will be published Dec. 23.

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A Christmas Carol...

3 years ago By News Staff

Hemphill Little Theater presented A Christmas Carol -1939 Radio Show Mattinee on Saturday thanks to sponsorship from Martin’s Real Estate Team, LLC, Hammock Furniture, The Pine Chiropractic & Wellness and Pineywood Vineyard. Also showing on Dec, 9 & 10th at 7:30 & Sunday at 3pm. Tickets are $10 and available at Hammock Furniture, Sabine Chamber of Commerce, East Senior Citizens Center, Wildwood Vagabond and online at http://www. Hemphilllittletheatre.com

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Seasonal Saturdays in Sabine

3 years ago By Johanna Vickers I ^3“

The first Saturday of I December saw events for the entire family to enjoy in Sabine County. From Fireman’s breakfast with Santa, to fun and festivities at the Farmer’s Market, the spirit of the season was evident.

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East Texas Man shot dead in backyard, suspect in custody

3 years ago By News Staff

A local family and multiple commuities mourn the loss of 33-year-old Bryan Williams Blue. San Augustine County Investigators, along with the Texas Rangers are investigating after he was found dead in his backyard yesterday. A source close to the family says Blue, who worked nights for Hodge Trucking, was discovered by family early in the afternoon.

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Two workers dead and three injured after pipe burst in East Texas.

3 years ago By News Staff

Two workers dead and three life-flighted with injuries after an Oil and Gas rig burst open. What was at first reported as a rig explosion or fire has now been deemed an incident where piping was under too much pressure and blew apart. There was no fire.

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Molli, therapy dog, visits Legacies residents

3 years ago By Bill Dodson Sabine County Reporter

Molli was 12 hours old when she became an orphan, and less than 24 hours old when she was adopted. Born in Bronson, Molli ended up living with her new mom in Pineland where she has been for the last seven years. In those seven years, Molli has been to school, graduated, been certified by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, and built a fan club at several area Assisted Living facilities. Not a bad resume for a small town Catahoula and her human, Pineland resident Joan Bial.

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Commissioners tending to Budgets

3 years ago By Kenny Wick Sabine County Reporter

The last regular meeting of November was held on the 28th, and opened with prayer and pledge to the flag, followed by acceptance of the minutes. There were no line item transfers for this meeting but the Court did approve a Budget Amendment that pertained to accepting $34k into the County Budget, which was what the insurance company paid for the recently wrecked patrol vehicle.

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SCH wants to set up Foundation

3 years ago By Kenny Wick Sabine County Reporter

The November meeting of the Sabine County Hospital District was held on Monday, November 28th, and opened with a prayer, followed by approval of the October Financials and Invoices, as well as approval of the October meetings minutes.

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HISD shows FFA demonstration

3 years ago By Samantha Hill Sabine County Reporter

The meeting was called to order at 6p.m. on the dot wit all board members present. The prayer was delivered by Gary Parks with the pledge following, and the mission statement was read by Andrea Procella. No visiting speakers were on the agenda.