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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.

County Agent’s Report

4 years ago By Chanelle Svehla

This year, the insect called the pecan phylloxera, Phylloxera devastatrix, is making its presence known in the form of several galls. Beginning in mid-April, galls or knots appear on the leaf veins, leaf stems, the current seasons shoot growth, and nuts of affected pecan trees.

Hemphill Garden Club

4 years ago By News Staff

Hemphill Garden Club celebrated GARDEN WEEK by planting in front of the high school sign and at the Garden Club House on Worth Street. Pictured above Fran Hulsey, Bonnie Gutel, Kathy Tanner & Janet Pay Below: Janis Speights, Kathy Tanner, Fran Hulsey, Janet Pay.

A sermon at Clayton

4 years ago By Doug Fincher

In 1952, my pastor, Dr. Chadwick of Center, invited me to a revival he was preaching in the Clayton Community near Carthage. He made arrangements for me to stay that week with the church music director and work with the youth.

Boating Safety Tips and safety on the water

4 years ago By Kenny Wick Sabine County Reporter

Summer is upon us and folks are spending more time enjoying our waterways. Boating, fishing, and swimming are great ways to spend an enjoyable day. Unfortunately, accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, even to the most experienced folks.

Over the weekend two different accidents were reported on Toledo Bend Lake. One accident took place on the Fairmount side and the other occured on the Lowe’s Creek side. Both resulted in fatalaties and both are under investigation at this time. Neither have been ruled drowning

Briefs

4 years ago By News Staff

Recital Clara Murphy will present her students in a piano recital on Thursday June 16 2022 at First Baptist Church, San Augustine at 7 pm. These students will participate: Lake McDaniel, Makenna Tanner, Rylie Todd, Grace McReynolds, Bonnie Consford and Charlisa Teagle.

WSISD School Board discusses pay raises for 2022-23

4 years ago By Kenny Wick Sabine County Reporter

The regular meeting of the WSISD School Board was held on June 6, after being called to order by Board President Lisa Lane. There were no public comments to be made.

Meeting... Tammy Rogers, Child Nutrition Director discusses summer feeding program with Lisa Lane at WS board meeting. Reporter photo by Kenny Wick

Robin Hood and the never ending quest...

4 years ago By News Staff

Opening night is Thursday and we invite you to join the cast for a romp thru Sherwood Forest and the castle. See Robin Hood in his never-ending quest to aid the needy.

New Director of Nursing at HCC

4 years ago By Kenny Wick Sabine County Reporter

Hemphill Care Center’s administrator Tim Cotton stopped by the office to let us know HCC has a new DON (Director of Nursing). We were excited to find out more and share the info with our community.

HLSR awards scholarship to Lane

4 years ago By News Staff

Last week, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials announced the 493 students who received a scholarship from the organization’s educational program.

HLSR scholarship recipients... Tate Lane, of West Sabine High School is one of the $20,000 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo scholarship recipients. Photo Submitted

Vigilance urged after armed stranger appeared in the middle of a church service

4 years ago By News Staff

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