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Sports shorts for the week of : November 17, 2022

Volleyball District coaches released the names of the 2022 All-District 19-4A Girls Volleyball Team with four Bridge City player taking superlative honors.

Crime Stoppers bestows honors

Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas hosted its annual Crime Stoppers of the Year event and fundraiser on Nov.

Charities receive checks for gold tourney proceeds

Since 2002, the Miracle Match for Life Benefit Golf Tournament has raised more than $2 million with the proceeds helping further regional participation of marrow and blood donations, as well as breast cancer screenings and prevention in Southeast Texas.

Gold Pro conman' court day delayed

After court officials rescheduled the man’s court date from Nov. 14 to Jan. 9, 2023, a Beaumont businessman under investigation by local authorities, including the FBI, won’t appear before a judge again for his crimes until next year.

Belligerent Beetle driver attacks Jasper deputy

After leading Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) on a chase in a Volkswagen Beetle, a 25-year-old Magnolia Springs man allegedly attacked a deputy before they were able to arrest him. On the night of Friday, Nov.

Former BISD contractor sent to jail

“What’s fair for one is fair for all,” Jefferson County Criminal District Court Judge John Stevens said from the bench Nov. 10 as he sentenced former Beaumont ISD electrical contractor Calvin Walker to begin a jury-imposed sentence that contained jail time.

Women arrested on drug charges

Two Hardin County women was arrested on drug charges by the Silsbee Police Department (SPD). According to the SPD arrest report, Lisa Marie Tidwell, 38, was arrested Nov.

Police seeking info on girl's death

A Port Arthur man has pleaded guilty to federal firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston on Nov. 10.

Port Arthur man guilty of Glock switch violations

A Port Arthur man has pleaded guilty to federal firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston on Nov. 10.

Bridge City man sentenced for trafficking

A Bridge City man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston on Nov. 10.