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Couples compete in annual ‘Not-So Newlywed Game’

Five local couples will compete to outwit their opponents in the fifth annual Not-So Newlywed Game, presented by Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeast Texas. The event is Thursday, Feb. 9, at 6 p.m. at the Beaumont Event Centre, 700 Crockett St.

Community supports Constable Christmas

Jefferson County Constable Christopher Bates shared a successful 8th annual “Christmas With The Constable” Toy Drive, benefiting the The Salvation Army of Port Arthur, the elected official announced in the wake of the holidays.

Bucker Children and Family Services hosting foster parent workshop Jan. 9

Buckner Children and Family Services, 9055 Manion Drive in Beaumont, will host a Foster Care and Adoption Information Meeting on Monday, Jan. 9, at 5:30 p.m. for those seeking to learn more about the program or the process of participation.

Vidor PD officer involved in crash Dec. 27

A Vidor police officer was involved in a Dec. 27 crash involving another vehicle, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). According to the DPS report, at about 3 p.m.

Community Bank of Texas unveils new logo

A new logo, branded as a key element of the Allegiance Bank and CommunityBank of Texas merger, will launch on Feb. 21, as the joined banking institution becomes Stellar Bank. Southeast Texans serviced by CommunityBank of Texas received a sneak peak of the branding image for the new year.

LISD sets meeting for sub teachers

An “interest meeting” on becoming a substitute teacher for Lumberton ISD is set from 9 – 9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at the LISD Administration Office, 121 South Main. The meeting will give people an opportunity to ask questions and get details about becoming a substitute teacher.

I-10 Calcasieu River bridge replacement project receives funding

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced Dec. 29 that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding $150 million in Mega Grant funding for the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge replacement project between Lake Charles and Westlake.

Child sex assailants sentenced

Men admitting guilt in multiple instances of child sex assault were each handed down decades-long prison sentences for their crimes on Jan. 4.

Thicket allowing hunt to ‘dispatch’ alien deer

Due to an unexpected introduction of an exotic deer species, Axis deer, Big Thicket National Preserve (BTNP) is allowing hunters who already have a Big Sandy Creek Unit hunting permit to dispatch any Axis deer that they find.

Nine vehicles involved in Dec. 27 I-10 crash

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reported a multiple vehicle crash on Interstate- 10 West, near the Hamshire exit on Dec. 27. According to DPS, the preliminary investigation indicates that, at approximately 2:10 p.m.