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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.

Telling a Story

7 months ago By News Staff

It takes a long time to write a book. Actually, writing a book does not take that long.

Mardi Gras Festivities Bring Color, Community to Downtown Hemphill

7 months ago By Jessica Smith Sabine County Reporter

Downtown Hemphill was filled with music, laughter, and vibrant Mardi Gras colors on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, as Extreme Recreation Inc. and its charitable arm, Extreme Giving, hosted a communitywide celebration benefiting local youth programs.

Mardi Gras Festivities Bring Color, Community to Downtown Hemphill

I've been thinking…

7 months ago By Ralph Hampton

Admittedly it's dangerous when I begin truly pondering. My thoughts can lead me down terrible rabbit holes but the other day someone asked me…”How did you get to be as old as you are and still be alive?” I'm like an old pair of boots.

Annual Meeting and Pie Supper Planned For The Hebron Cemetery

7 months ago By News Staff

The 38th annual meeting of the Hebron Cemetery, Inc. in San Augustine County, will be held Saturday, March 7th, at the historical Hebron Church and community building.

Warner asks for your vote for Sabine County Precinct 4 Commissioner

7 months ago By News Staff

Editor’s Note: Chad Warner has authorized the Sabine County Reporter to announce his candidacy for Commissioner Precinct 4. As a participant in the newspaper’s Political Calendar, following is a statement issued by Warner.

POLITICAL CALENDAR

7 months ago By News Staff

The Sabine County Reporter has been authorized to announce the candidacies of the below named persons for the offices named subject to action in the March 3, 2026 Primary elections. The announcement fee (which must be paid in advance) includes a statement and photograph to run one time.