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Members of the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature, courtesy image.

Members of the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature, courtesy image.

Local seniors stump for issues at state Capitol

Maddie Sims
Monday, May 11, 2026
The Texas Silver Haired Legislators (TSHL) will return to The Texas State Capitol to the opening of their 21st Biennial Session of 2025-2027, with two Southeast Texas representatives joining in the quest for state support for senior citizen issues.
A portrait of Almaron Dickinson, courtesy image.

A portrait of Almaron Dickinson, courtesy image.

Family ties to the Alamo; friends through the ages

Maddie Sims
Monday, May 11, 2026
The Alamo commemorated the 190th anniversary of The Battle of The Alamo on March 6 of this year, and many of its descendants attended the event. However, one such Southeast Texas descendent learned just how much his family history and close friends are tied together.
BPD logo, courtesy image.

BPD logo, courtesy image.

Man killed in auto-pedestrian crash

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
A male pedestrian was struck and killed April 28, according to the Beaumont Police Department (BPD).Officers were called to the intersection of Calder Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway around 10:45 p.m.
Hardin County logo, courtesy image.

Hardin County logo, courtesy image.

Heinicke appointed health services director

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
April 28, the Hardin County Commissioners Court appointed Whitney Heinicke to lead Hardin County Health Services, effective May 4.County Judge Wayne McDaniel introduced Heinicke’s appointment, saying the job was posted April 6 and two candidates were interviewed.
Texas Department of Public Safety logo, courtesy image.

Texas Department of Public Safety logo, courtesy image.

Two motorcyclists killed within days

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
In a three-day span, two Southeast Texas motorcyclists have died, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reported.May 2, Ryan Walter, 42, of Nederland, was pronounced dead at the scene by a justice of the peace following a crash that happened at about 3:48 p.m.
Bordages (before), Bordages (arrested), Bordages (now)

Bordages (before), Bordages (arrested), Bordages (now)

Systemic mental health failures exposed in real time

Barbara Davis
Monday, May 4, 2026
As April, widely recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, draws to a close, Southeast Texas finds itself at a crossroads. In Beaumont, construction crews are putting the finishing touches on a $70 million expansion aimed at transforming access to mental health care right on College Street.
Orange Police Department, courtesy image.

Orange Police Department, courtesy image.

Man struck and killed in Orange

News Staff
Monday, May 4, 2026
April 23, a man was struck and killed by a vehicle in Orange, according to the Orange Police Department. Officers were called to the 1900 block of MacArthur Drive about 5:52 a.m.Upon arrival, officers located Dale Rose II, 59, of Bulverde.
The Wades, courtesy image.

The Wades, courtesy image.

Room dedicated to fallen deputy

News Staff
Monday, May 4, 2026
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office held a dedication ceremony April 22 for a conference room now named in honor of Deputy Lesley Jo Wade, according to Sheriff Chuck Havard.Wade, 24, died in an off-duty auto collision Dec. 27, 2024.
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