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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.

Georgia-Pacific Recognized as One of Texas’ Top Three Large Employers by the TWC

9 months ago By Yana Ogletree Public Affairs Manager

December 15, 2025… Georgia-Pacific has been named as one of the top three large employers in Texas by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).

Georgia-Pacific Recognized as One of Texas’ Top Three Large Employers by the TWC

Peace on earth...

9 months ago By Ralph Hampton

Those days cotton consumed our lives. We ate, lived and breathed the dirty white fibers attached to scraggly stalks spread out in clay fields for miles around. At least that's the way it seemed to me.

Delivers Christmas Joy...

9 months ago By News Staff

Outdoor Freedom Network has supported Visits for Veterans in our lake area Nursing Homes for Christmas over the last five years.

For the Record

9 months ago By News Staff

SABINE COUNTY JAIL (The persons named below have been charged but not proven guilty of the crimes stated. This information is obtained by written request to the Sheriff from Sabine County Reporter.

Sabine County Clerk, Jamie Clark, announces bid for reelection

9 months ago By News Staff

Editor’s Note: Jamie Lowe Clark has authorized the Sabine County Reporter to announce her candidacy for Sabine County Clerk. As a participant in the newspaper’s Political Calendar, following is a statement issued by Clark.

J.R. Huffman Public Library

9 months ago By Cynthia Beard, Director

HOLIDAY CLOSURES: Christmas: Dec 24-26, New Years: Dec 31-Jan 1. NEW BOOK: “Shadow of Death” by Heather Graham; “A Lynching in Shelby County, Texas” by Charles R.

Fishing Series Toys for Tots tournament...

9 months ago By News Staff

Alissa Ross from the Hemphill Hornet fishing team is congratulated by Cat Bennett TFT coordinator for bringing in the most Toys for this year's campaign. photo submited.

Fishing Series Toys for Tots tournament...

Pineland City Council finishes 2025 on high note

9 months ago By Cecil Tatom Sabine County Reporter

The Pineland City Council held its final meeting of 2025 on December 16. Their agenda was a light one.

Briefs

9 months ago By News Staff

Pecans, Pecans, Pecans Hemphill Garden Club has begun their Annual Pecan Sales of delicious, pecan halves, sold by the pound for $15. Contact any HGC member to get yours for your holiday baking. Text orders to 1.409. 920.2883 and a member will respond.

Republican Primary draws candidates

9 months ago By News Staff

With the passing of the formal filing deadline, the stage is officially set for Sabine County’s 2026 Republican Primary.

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