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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.

The Country Parson

1 year ago By Dr. James L. Snyder

I like celebrating anything and everything. After all, who doesn’t like party time? Thinking along this line it occurred to me this month I will be celebrating my birthday.

Welcome Integrity: MERCY

1 year ago By Nicoleta Neagoy

“His will be done on earth as it is in heaven” is our choice to pray, fully trusting in the outcome to be the best for all. If we could have adopted this prayer as early as in our teens, I wonder how many mindless actions we would have avoided?

Bad habits.

1 year ago By Louise Bishop

I currently have some unwanted visitors, in my home. They have been invading my bathroom for several years. They arrive in the Spring time. I have found that they are black ants; looking for a place to live, for a time. They are much bigger, than fire ants. I don’t know if they sting.

Make it A Habit

1 year ago By Ralph Hampton

It had been one of those days during the summer of 1972. We were in the hay fields and it was hotter than a two dollar pistol that year so the hay was a beautiful wheat color on the ground. We were chugging water and soaked in sweat, doing anything we could to keep cool.

A Monumental Legislative Session

1 year ago By Johanna Vickers Sabine County Reporter

The 89th Texas Legislature adjourned its regular session on June 2, 2025, ushering in sweeping reforms across criminal justice, schools, taxation, and more. Most laws take effect September 1, 2025—a critical date for implementation across Sabine County and beyond.

For the Record

1 year 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.

A Stop That Stays With You

1 year ago By Joanna Smith Sabine County Reporter

Nestled just off the highway 87 and 3315 in Hemphill, Texas Toledo Bend Tackle Co. is much more than your typical gas station and tackle shop. Owned by Terry and Kelli Hotard, this welcoming spot has become a beloved gathering place for locals and visitors alike.

SCSO announces drug arrests

1 year ago By News Staff

(Hemphill, Texas) In the early hours of July 3, 2025, deputies from the Sabine County Sheriff's Office, assisted by Hemphill Police Department, executed a search warrant at a residence located in the 200 block of east Main Street in the city of Hemphill.

Former branch manager sentenced

1 year ago By Johanna Vickers Sabine County Reporter

The peaceful town of Milam has been shaken by the sentencing of Haley Maxine Snodgrass, 29, former branch manager at Doches Credit Union, who admitted to misappropriating over $281,000 and has been ordered to serve 33 months in federal prison.

Briefs

1 year ago By News Staff

Revival Geneva Baptist Church will hold revival with our associate pastor Dr. Kent Pate Sunday July 13th at 10:45am with lunch following and Monday July 14th – Wednesday July 16th at 630pm.

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