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Brewer honored with SNCA award

The Sabine-Neches Chiefs Association Community Service Award was presented to Michelle Brewer, executive director/CEO of Jefferson County Long Term Recovery Group and SETX VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster).

Coastal Christmas fun

Sunday, Dec. 17, visit A Very Marshy Christmas at Sea Rim State Park to witness Santa and the Mrs. Arrive by airboat before photo ops with the guests of honor beginning at 3 p.m. Bring a camera to capture the day, and warm up with hot chocolate and cookies.

Open House from time past at W.H. Starks House

The W.H. Stark House is hosting a Stark Family Christmas Open House on Saturday, Dec. 17, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Timed tickets are available upon arrival at the Carriage House (times may not be booked in advance). The Open House features a walk-through of the first and second floors of The W.H.

Three Silsbee High girls to compete for state ag crown

Three Silsbee High School students were chosen as Texas Miss US Agriculture queens for local counties and will be competing for state titles and scholarships in November 2023.

OCI supports STEM

Lunch at the Lake:Holiday Edition is Dec. 20

West Brook swim team takes top honor

Beaumont ISD’s West Brook High School swim team competed in the 2022 Alief Swimming Invitational the week of Dec. 5, and took first place out of 15 teams. According to team sponsors, this is the third year in a row the Mighty Bruin Swim Team has taken top honors. Entering the weekend of Dec.

Woman found deceased near downtown Beaumont

The Beaumont Police Department (BPD) released the name of a woman who was found dead on Dec. 9. The body of Sonai Rokieshey Nelson, 33, of Beaumont, was found in the 1300 block of Broadway Avenue. BPD responded to the scene about 7 a.m.

NEWS BRIEFS

Traffic fatalities reported A Groves couple was killed in a two-vehicle crash last week, reported the Port Arthur Police Department (PAPD). The accident happened about 6 p.m. in the 1800 block of South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive on Dec. 5.

Horseshoe Casino opens in Lake Charles

After being closed for more than two years, Horseshoe Lake Charles officially opened its doors Dec. 12 and celebrated its grand opening becoming the first riverboat casino to come to land in the Lake Charles market.