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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

3 years ago By News Staff

On February 15, 1876, Texas adopted the Constitution of 1876. The document is the sixth constitution by which Texas has been governed since declaring independence from Mexico. Despite having been amended more than 230 times, it remains the basic law of Texas today.

Briefs

3 years ago By News Staff

Free Food The Salvation Army in Hemphill is now a partner of Southeast TX Food Bank. You can come by their favility at 541 Starr St.

Local VFW Memorialize Battleship USS Maine

3 years ago By Kenny Wick Sabine County Reporter

On Wednesday, February 15th, Curtis Buckner, Jim Waller, and Carol Waller of the VFW Post 10351 did a memorial presentation at the Hemphill Senior Center for the Battleship USS Maine that was sunk on this day in 1898.

A Popular Texas State Park Closes permanently

3 years ago By Kenny Wick Sabine County Reporter

Fairfield Lake State Park, a popular Texas state park located 90 miles southeast of Dallas, will permanently close on February 28th after being open to the public for over 50 years, according to a Tuesday announcement from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD).

A Popular Texas State Park Closes permanently

May election officially ordered for City of Pineland

3 years ago By Cecil Tatom Sabine County Reporter

The Pineland City Council met in special session February 16 with a light agenda in tow. First up was a citizen’s presentation brought by the Pineland Dixie League in regards to repairs needed on the baseball fields at the City Park.

Seats to be filled...

3 years ago By News Staff

The Pineland City Council met in special session February 16 to officially order the May 6 elections to commence, among other items. .

VFW Post 10351...

3 years ago By News Staff

Carol Waller speaks last week at Hemphill Senior Center in a presentation to memorialize the USS Maine. .

Judgments from 273rd District Court

3 years ago By News Staff

The 273rd Judicial District Court of Sabine County met to hear pleas on Monday, Feb. 13. Judge Craig Mixson was presiding over the criminal court with District Attorney Paul Robbins as the state agent.

Busy Morning for Commissioners

3 years ago By Kenny Wick Sabine County Reporter

Sabine County Commissioners Court held it’s regular meeting on Monday, February 13th and had a busy agenda. After opening prayer by Brother Troy Richardson and pledge to the flag, the minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

3 years ago By News Staff

LUFKIN, TX (February 13, 2023) – February is commonly known as the month of love, but it’s also Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. This is an issue that impacts everyone— not just teens—but their parents, teachers, friends and communities.

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

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