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Kenny Bailey accepts Wildlife Conservation award

Kenny Bailey accepts Wildlife Conservation award

Bailey honored with award

Each year the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) and the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts (ATSWCD) recognize and celebrate individuals that dedicate themselves to the conservation and management of renewable natural resources.
Fourth Annual Miss Silsbee Scholarship Pageant winners

Fourth Annual Miss Silsbee Scholarship Pageant winners

Pageant winners announced

The winners of the fourth annual Miss Silsbee Scholarship Pageant were announced recently in: Miss Silsbee Jalaina Harris, Teen Miss Mykah King, Junior Miss Audrina Elam, Young Miss Tanner Purser and Little Miss Vivian Davis. The pageant was Nov. 12 in the Silsbee High School Auditorium.
Chester Jourdan thank you message from Red Cross

Chester Jourdan thank you message from Red Cross

Red Cross honors local serviceman

Nov. 11, the American Red Cross recognized veterans continuing their service in local communities across the country like Southeast and Deep East Red Cross Executive Director Chester Jourdan Jr.

High School Football: Regional Semifinals

Friday, Nov. 25   PN-G (10-2) v. Brenham (8-4) NRG Stadium, Houston, 6p   Hamshire-Fannett (9-3) v. Cuero (11-1) Legacy Stadium, Katy, 6p   Newton (11-1) v. Daingerfield (10-2) Bryce Stadium, Nacogdoches, 6p   PA Memorial (11-1) v.
A photo of a birthday cake with candles spelling ' Happy Birthday' throughout

A photo of a birthday cake with candles spelling ' Happy Birthday' throughout

Happy birthday, SSI!

I was playing one of my morning online word puzzles when up popped a little blurb from a senior citizen advocacy group announcing that the Supplemental Security Income program has recently turned 50 years old.
Daniel Emmet

Daniel Emmet

Plan now to be 'Home for the Holidays'

The Symphony of Southeast Texas (SOST) Home for the Holidays concert will take center stage at the Julie Rogers Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 3 p.m., with the orchestra ringing in the holiday season with a concert including everyone’s favorite Christmas music.
Christian "Manuel" Hayes

Christian "Manuel" Hayes

Event to feature elected reps

Join the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce for the Legislative Preview Luncheon on Dec. 15, sponsored by CommonCents Credit Union, with special guests Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan and new Representative-Elect Christian “Manuel” Hayes speaking with attendees.
DPS patrol

DPS patrol

DPS increases enforcement for Thanksgiving

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol Troopers will increase enforcement on the roads from through Sunday, Nov. 27, looking for people not wearing seat belts, driving while intoxicated, speeding and failing to follow the Move Over, Slow Down law, among other traffic violations.