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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.

Let them be Little

3 years ago By News Staff

All You Need Is Love In 1967, the world was in distress as the Vietnam Conflict continued. The era of Peace and Love and Flowers was mixed with War and Death and Sadness.

Warrant roundup for Pineland to be conducted on Feb. 28

3 years ago By News Staff

Beginning in February each year, U.S. Marshals and local law enforcement agencies throughout the state of Texas will kick off a massive effort known as the Texas Warrant.

Art Show at VFW hall...

3 years ago By News Staff

On Monday, January 30th, the Hemphill VFW Post 10351 hosted an Art Show honoring the 20th anniversary of the Columbia disaster.

City Planning Meeting...

3 years ago By News Staff

The City of Hemphill held a City Planning meeting on Wednesday, February 1st that was led by Joe Beeler of Grant Works.

My Five Cents

3 years ago By News Staff

Well, Ground Hog’s Day has come and gone. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow last week, indicating six more weeks of winter; unwelcome news after ice storms covered much of the state this week. The iconic groundhog made his 137th appearance and records of his predictions go back to 1887.

BOM Bank celebrates 120th anniversary

3 years ago By News Staff

BOM Bank has deep roots throughout Louisiana that are growing into Texas. 2023 marks BOM’s 120th anniversary. Bank of Montgomery opened its doors with $15,000 in capital in 1903.

Thoughts from a Concerned Citizen

3 years ago By News Staff

The World Economic Forum just proposed the widespread use of brain wave monitoring devices, and we should all be concerned. (Part 1) It’s time to dust off your copy of‘‘1984”.

Remembering Columbia

3 years ago By Part Two

During the initial stages of the response, representatives from dozens of state and federal agencies converged on the rural East Texas communities, but direction was lacking, Hull said.

20th Anniversary Memorial service held for Columbia

3 years ago By Kenny Wick Sabine County Reporter

Wednesday, February 1st marked the 20th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrating in the skies over Texas, and a memorial service for the STS107 crew at First Baptist Church in Hemphill.

20th Anniversary Memorial service held for Columbia

Briefs

3 years ago By 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. to sign up to get food. They are there Mon. 8a.m.12p.m. and Wed. 8a.m.12p.m. and will be closed on any federally recognized holiday.

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