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Silsbee PD substance suspects

Two people were arrested on multiple charges on the same day, according to the Silsbee Police Department. Jan. 6, Brandon Dwayne McGalin, 35, was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm by felon, a third-degree felony and possession of a controlled substance, Penalty Group 1, 200-400 grams.

Juvenile in custody over school threat

A 13-year-old juvenile was taken into custody after allegedly posting a threat on social media. According to a Jan. 6 announcement by Vidor ISD officials, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) was made aware of the juvenile’s threat on Snapchat.

Hardin Co. man admits to possessing over 600 child porn images

Just days into the New Year, U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston announced a guilty plea from Hardin County’s Michael Joseph Fontenot, 50, admitting to possession of child pornography before U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone.

Bond set for alleged bank robber

Friday, Jan. 6, Beaumont police responded to Chase Bank located at 6025 Eastex in reference to a bank robbery. Prior to officers’ arrival, the suspect fled in a vehicle, of which witnesses were able to give a description, including the license plate number.

Buckingham makes history

Dr. Dawn Buckingham was sworn in as the 29th Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office (GLO), making history as the first woman to hold this office in Texas.

Ambulance dons new stripes

Allegiance Mobile Health unveiled their newest ambulance, which features pink and white graphics and the lettering, “Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness.” The flamingo-colored ambulance is the latest unique paint scheme in the fleet.

Texas takes on dawdling trains

The Texas Attorney General Office has joined in U.S. Supreme Court in an attempt to stop railroads from allowing stopped trains to block traffic indefinitely.

Filing set for Sour Lake council seats

The filing dates for the upcoming election for the Sour Lake City Council are Wednesday, Jan. 18, through Friday, Feb. 17, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at City Hall, 625 State Highway 105. There are three at-large seats up for election, currently held by Robin Powell, Johnathan Williams and Rebecca Gardiner.

Fentanyl, bullying topics of future LISD meeting

Lumberton ISD will host a second Safety and Security Town Hall Meeting at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 23, at the Performing Arts Center.

Four teens injured in Silsbee speeding crash

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) investigated a single-vehicle crash on Neyland Road, just north of Mormon Road, near Silsbee on Jan. 5. The preliminary investigation indicates that, at approximately 4:50 p.m., a 2004 GMC pickup was traveling south.