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Free permits to trap feral hogs in Big Thicket

Big Thicket Preserve staff will issue free feral hog trapping permits at the visitor center beginning Monday, Feb. 6, at 9 a.m. Permits will be issued first-come, first-served until all 50 have been claimed. A Texas hunting license is required for trapping in the preserve.

Charity event offers peak in couples’ lives

Couples are coming together to serve up laughs, food and a few pointers on marital bliss with the “Not-So Newlywed Game” event, scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 9, all to benefit the work of Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeast Texas.

Super Bowl of Gumbo

“The Cajun Sensation” Chef Gerald Burton will once again cook his famous gumbo for the HOW Center’s eighth annual Super Bowl of Gumbo fundraiser. Cold weather and football?

Rotary Club ‘has heart’ for Beaumont students

More than 100 members of the Rotary Club of Beaumont gathered at the MCM Elegante Hotel Ballroom on Jan. 25 for their weekly luncheon.

Man indicted for selling cocaine

An undercover purchase of cocaine led to the indictment of a man for delivery of a controlled substance by a Jefferson County grad jury on Jan. 25. Esteban Avalos Jr., 24, of Beaumont, apparently sold 4.9 grams of cocaine to an undercover police officer on Oct.

Pizza thief threatens pizza store manager

John Christopher Adcock, 41, of Nederland allegedly robbed Mellow Mushroom in Beaumont by eating and attempting to dash – but failed to get out of the door before threatening employees of the restaurant with bodily harm.

Teen indicted for child sexual assault

The Jefferson County grand jury indicted a 19-year-old man on Jan. 25 for sexual assault of a child, a second-degree felony. According to the indictment, Braeden Antonio Rodriguez, of Port Neches, had sexual intercourse with a female younger than 17 when he was 18 years old.

Man arrested for stealing tires at Beaumont store

A Vidor man was arrested for stealing tires from a local business on Jan. 26, according to a press release by the Beaumont Police Department (BPD). BPD reported that, at 10:36 a.m. on Jan. 26, officers responded to Discount Tire on Stagg Drive in reference to a theft in progress.

K-pop in good hands with ONEUS

Seoho, Leedo, Keonhee, Hwanwoong and Xion make up the K-pop phenomenon ONEUS, who were in Houston on Sunday, Jan. 29, to perform on the “Reach for Us World Tour” at the beautiful 713 Music Hall near downtown.

Teacher indicted for improper relationship

Another teacher has been indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury for having an improper relationship with a student. Jan.