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OCSO deputies win right to arbitrate terminations

The Texas Ninth Court of Appeals concluded that Orange County violated its collective bargaining agreement by refusing to arbitrate the terminations of 13 Orange County deputies, according to a March 9 press release by the Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA).

Champagne and Ribs raises more than $400K for local prostate cancer screenings

More than 1,350 guests joined Gift of Life’s posse March 9 to give prostate cancer the boot at Champagne & Ribs “Ponderosa Party of the Year” raising over $400,000 to benefit the organization’s Men’s Health & Prostate Cancer Program.

Victim shot repeatedly while holding a baby

Accused of gunning down a man holding his one-year-old daughter, the trial of Beaumont man Antonio Jones commenced this week in Judge John Stevens’ Jefferson County Criminal District Court.

Another victim falls to White’s alleged coin con

Another victim of Gold Pro owner Michael James White’s alleged coin con reported that he lost more than $200,000. An attorney for the Racine, Wisconsin residents notified The Examiner earlier this week and stated his client was scammed out of $208,000.

Top educators each receive $10,000 award

Among thousands of local educators, 16 are chosen annually to receive the prestigious Wayne A. Reaud Excellence in Education Award, earning their place at the annual awards gala and a $10,000 cash prize.

LISD trustees approve hybrid school calendar

Starting this fall, Lumberton ISD students and staff will have a four-day week for most of the school year after a 5-2 vote by trustees approved a hybrid calendar for the 2023-24 school year at their March 9 meeting.

Dig in the dirt at ‘Wine & Weed’

People turned to gardening during the pandemic not only to give them something to do while quarantined, but also to help relieve stress.

Golden Triangle Big Band

The Golden Triangle Big Band is set to make their debut with “A Night of Nestico” concert at the Jefferson Theatre (345 Fannin St.) on Saturday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m.

Classic Movie Night at the Jefferson

The 1999 vigilante action film “The Boondock Saints” will be featured during Classic Movie Night at the historic Jefferson Theatre on Friday, March 17, at 7 p.m. Tickets are, $6 for adults and can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com or at the venue, evening of the show.

Bad Boy Leroy

Combining energetic performance with electrifying guitar playing, Bad Boy Leroy is an influential musician mixing “Red Dirt” country with a lot of rock and blues. The native of San Augustine, Texas will perform at the 7 Oaks Event Garden on Tuesday, March 21, at 6:30 p.m.