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Planned pickup off Pleasure Island

News Staff
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Every February for the past 21 years, volunteers have answered the call to assist in collecting abandoned crab traps from Texas coastal waters – the refuse, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), snagging anglers’ lines, fouling shrimpers’ nets, and running up the tally of...
Gov. Gregg Abbott, left, presents award to Nederland ISD teacher Jenna Dean

Gov. Gregg Abbott, left, presents award to Nederland ISD teacher Jenna Dean

NISD teacher makes history with Milken Educator Award

Dannie Oliveaux
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott made a special trip to Southeast Texas on Feb. 9 to hand-deliver the prestigious Milken Educator Award to Nederland ISD teacher Jenna Dean, who teaches fourth grade at Helena Park Elementary School. She is the first Nederland ISD teacher to be presented the award.
David Broussard

David Broussard

CRIME & PUNISHMENT | From The Examiner

News Staff
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Alleged meth peddler popped An Orange Police Department (OPD) traffic stop on Feb. 7 resulted in the arrest of a 53-year-old man carrying a quantity of meth investigators suspect was intended for distribution.
It took crews roughly six hours to remove the 18-wheeler, which hit and damaged the concrete barrier near the downtown exit. (Photo by Dannie Oliveaux)

It took crews roughly six hours to remove the 18-wheeler, which hit and damaged the concrete barrier near the downtown exit. (Photo by Dannie Oliveaux)

NEWS SHORTS | From The Examiner

News Staff
Thursday, February 16, 2023
SETX residents battle blood pressure According to the American Heart Association, 36.7% of Orange County residents, 43.8% of Newton County residents, 41.9% of Jasper County residents, and 47.
Dr. Gwendoyln Lavalais

Dr. Gwendoyln Lavalais

BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Fields of cotton, dreams & perseverance

Jennifer Johnson
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Her mother worked in the cotton fields, and her father never learned to read or write; but still, the couple that came from modest means instilled in their children a value for education that catapulted their youngest daughter to the upper echelons of learning and esteem.  Dr.
Paul Wall

Paul Wall

Mardi Gras Southeast Texas

News Staff
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Mardi Gras Southeast Texas returns to Beaumont near the Great Lawn of the Downtown Event Centre (700 Crockett St.) on Feb. 16-19 and will include parades, concerts, food, attractions, carnival midway, arts and crafts, and, of course, plenty of beads. The festivities will officially begin at 5 p.m.
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Children’s Museum Gala

News Staff
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Calling all friends, romans and countrymen. Tickets are still available for the third annual Casino Gala fundraiser from the Beaumont Children’s Museum on Friday, Feb. 24, at the Downtown Event Centre (700 Crockett St.) at 7:30 p.m.
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