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Local nonprofit establishes Mardi Gras bead recycling program

The Explore Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau is partnering with Garlyn Place to launch a new annual Mardi Gras bead recycle program called "Krewe for a Clean Future.

BREAKING: Alvin Brooks out as Lamar men's basketball coach

Lamar University head men’s basketball coach Alvin Brooks will not be retained for the 2026-27 season announced Vice President and Director of the Athletics Jeff O’Malley Tuesday afternoon. The announcement comes following a 2025-26 season that saw Lamar post a 12-19 (.

SETX Food Bank sets up free food boxes for qualifying senior citizens

Seniors 60+ who qualify can now apply for free USDA monthly food boxes with the Southeast Texas Food Bank. The Southeast Texas Senior Box Program provides nutritious food boxes each month to eligible seniors in the community.

3/2 UPDATE: Jefferson County early voter turnout for 2026 midterms

Early voting for the 2026 midterm elections began Feb. 17 throughout the state of Texas. Listed below is the day-by-day data for early voter turnout in Jefferson County with direct comparisons from the previous midterms in 2022.

2/27 UPDATE: Jefferson County early voter turnout for 2026 midterms

Early voting for the 2026 midterm elections began Feb. 17 throughout the state of Texas. Listed below is the day-by-day data for early voter turnout in Jefferson County with direct comparisons from the previous midterms in 2022.

Child sex offender, on probation, back in jail custody

Less than a year into probation for child sex abuse, Billy Lynn Woolley was again under the custody and care of Jefferson County jail staff Feb. 26, arrested and held without bail pending a bond hearing reportedly set for Feb. 27 in Jefferson County Criminal District Court.

2/26 UPDATE: Jefferson County early voter turnout for 2026 midterms

Early voting for the 2026 midterm elections began Feb. 17 throughout the state of Texas. Listed below is the day-by-day data for early voter turnout in Jefferson County with direct comparisons from the previous midterms in 2022.

2/25 UPDATE: Jefferson County early voter turnout for 2026 midterms

Early voting for the 2026 midterm elections began Feb. 17 throughout the state of Texas. Listed below is the day-by-day data for early voter turnout in Jefferson County with direct comparisons from the previous midterms in 2022.