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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.

Playoffs set for West Sabine TIGERS

10 months ago By Cecil Tatom Sabine County Reporter

The first season ended November 7. The most important one starts this week.West Sabine’s district(District 12-2AD2)will take on District 11 in the Bi-District round.

Honoring the First Texans: November Is Native American Heritage Month

10 months ago By Jessica Smith Sabine County Reporter

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time set aside to recognize and celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and lasting contributions of America’s first peoples.

Millard Smith, 65 years of service...

10 months ago By News Staff

Millard Smith was recognized by the Masonic Lodge of Texas for 65 years of service on October 6, 2025, at the Sexton Lodge #251, in Milam, Texas. He was pinned by his daughter, Sheila Woods-Gooch, and was presented with service recognition by Randall Tomlinson, District Deputy Grand Master.

Hemphill Graduate Honored for 27 Years of Moffat VFD Service

10 months ago By Jessica Smith Sabine County Reporter

With an incredible 27 years of volunteer service, Firefighter and Emergency Care Attendant (ECA) Michael Smith has been a trusted hand at the Moffat Volunteer Fire Department for nearly three decades.

Hemphill Graduate Honored for 27 Years of Moffat VFD Service

POLITICAL CALENDAR

10 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.

Hemphill Graduate Joins US Air Force...

10 months ago By News Staff

Carmen Gonzalez, a 2025 graduate of Hemphill High School, has completed basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.

Hemphill’s Seth English Completes Air Force Basic Training...

10 months ago By News Staff

Seth D. English, a 2025 graduate of Hemphill High School, recently completed basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas on August 28, 2025.

Zwolle Museum on the Bend: Where the Past Still Speaks

11 months ago By Jessica Smith Sabine County Reporter

ZWOLLE, La. — On a quiet corner of downtown Zwolle, the old train depot has come back to life — not with the sound of whistles and wheels, but with the stories of the people who built this corner of Louisiana.

Zwolle Museum on the Bend: Where the Past Still Speaks

Briefs

11 months ago By News Staff

Monument Plaque Werner Burwood has set up an account. at Southside Bank under the name of Sabine County Alamo Letter Society for people to make donations to help with the cost of the monument plaque “Letter to The Alamo” which will be placed on the courthouse lawn.

Spreading Wildflowers All Across Texas...

11 months ago By News Staff

The Hemphill Garden Club, in collaboration with The Sabine River Authority and the VFW, spent some time at the new SRA Marina planting wildflower seeds in honor of Texas Garden Club’s theme of “Spreading Wildflowers All Across Texas”.

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