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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.

Rosevine Corn Cuttin' Time

1 year ago By Ralph Hampton

In the late fifties Sabine County and the whole USA was laying around in the shade of unprecedented prosperity. Well, maybe Sabine County was a wee bit behind in the prosperity part.

My Five Cents

1 year ago By Senator Robert Nichols

Recently, our state experienced a tragedy in the Hill Country. We mourn the lives lost during the flooding over the Fourth of July holiday on the Guadalupe River. Texas lost 135 men, women, and children with some still missing.

J.R. Huffman Public Library

1 year ago By Cynthia Beard, Director

New Books: “Sweet Dreams” by Beth Dolgner; “The Unraveling of Julia” by Lisa Scottoline; “25 Alive” by James Patterson; “The World’s Fair Quilt” by Jennifer Chiaverini; “The Case of the Poison Toad” (Hank the Cowdog) by John R.

Pineywoods Resource Conservation & Development Hosts Free Ag Workshop

1 year ago By Johanna Vickers Sabine County Reporter

Hemphill, TX — Local farmers, ranchers, and agriculture enthusiasts are invited to attend a valuable and informative workshop on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Pineywoods Vineyard Winery, located at 101 N. Oak Street in Hemphill, Texas.

Georgia-Pacific Donates in Support of Angelina College Programs, Workforce Opportunities

1 year ago By News Staff

Georgia-Pacific officials recently presented Angelina College with a ceremonial check commemorating a $15,000 donation in support of AC programs directly aligning with workforce needs.

Georgia-Pacific Donates in Support of Angelina College Programs, Workforce Opportunities

Local traffic stops lead to multiple drug arrests

1 year ago By News Staff

(Hemphill, Texas) During the evening hours of July 22, 2025, Deputies from the Sabine County Sheriff's Office made a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of FM 944 and Nickols Creek in the Hemphill area.

Sons of the Republic of Texas...

1 year ago By News Staff

Sons of the Republic of Texas has re-activated the 'Alexander Horton Chapter #20' and meetings are being held.

Serving Sabine...

1 year ago By News Staff

ETCADA is offering free Naloxone (Narcan) training open to all community members in 23 counties of Region 4 and 15 counties in Region 5.

West Sabine ISD partners with Lamar and Fairmount Family to provide healthcare access to rural families

1 year ago By News Staff

Pineland, TX – July 24, 2025 – West Sabine ISD is partnering with Lamar University to pilot a groundbreaking program aimed at expanding access to healthcare in rural communities.

West Sabine ISD partners with Lamar and Fairmount Family to provide healthcare access to rural families

Briefs

1 year ago By Beekeepers Meeting

The Sabine County Beekeepers will meet for our monthly meeting on Monday August 4th at 6:30PM. We meet every 1st Monday of the month at 6:30PM at the Sabine County Extension Agents office in Hemphill, located in the Brookshire Brothers parking lot next to Family Dollar.

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