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Lamar University lights up for the holidays

‘Tis the season to be merry and bright during the entire month of December as Lamar University is once again teaming up with ExxonMobil to help Southeast Texans get in the holiday spirit with two festive events – Cardinal Lights and Christmas in Boomtown: City in Lights.

Red Cross recognizes veterans

This Veterans Day, Nov. 11, the American Red Cross is recognizing veterans who continue their service in local communities across the country, like Southeast and Deep East Executive Director Chester Jourdan Jr. Before deploying with the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, Chester Jourdan Jr.

HARDIN CO. | Commissioners Court tables action on fuel cost overages

The Hardin County Commissioners Court tabled action at their Nov. 8 meeting on using Road and Bridge Contingency to pay for fuel cost overages in Fiscal Year 2022 Budget due to unforeseen rising in fuel cost.  The agenda item was request by Pct. 2 Commissioner Chris Kirkendall and Pct.

High School Football: Bi-district playoffs

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Judge orders former Beaumont ISD contractor 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.

EMT classes starting soon

The National EMS Academy has announced the grand opening of their new Texas locations in Baytown, Dallas and Temple. They will be hosting their very first traditional Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) classes in these locations.

DPS launches campaign to fight fentanyl

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is launching a new public awareness campaign to highlight the dangers of fentanyl that includes posting informational signage in DPS buildings, public service announcements at driver license offices statewide and publishing a webpage offering valuable...

Commerce names new finance director

Nov. 1, the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce announced a new director of finance and administration in Sidnee Lewis, a former Houston area property management leader billed as experienced in accounting, payroll, budgeting and technology.

Health department accepting toy donations

The Hardin County Public Health Department is accepting new, unwrapped toys to decorate their Christmas parade float.  All toys will be donated to local “Toys For Tots” to help children in Hardin County who otherwise may not receive a toy to unwrap Christmas morning.

Seasons Greetings: Scenes from the Starks

Through Dec. 17, drive or walk along the W.H. Stark House’s Sixth Street fence line at 610 Main Ave. in Orange to check out the home’s exterior display of photos featuring candid scenes from Stark family life. Be sure to scan the QR codes located along the fence line or visit whstarkhouse.