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Why should you believe me?

I frequently hear from readers who tell me about Social Security-related advice they got from a friend or relative, or from a Social Security Administration representative. They are writing to ask me if the information they received is correct. Sometimes it is. But many times, it’s not.

Hardin County getting millions for drainage projects

Hardin County residents living in the southern portion of the county could see some future relief to flood-prone areas. During the Aug.

Jail returning 'soon' to state compliance

A Southeast Texas county jail, which was one of 20 found to be in non-compliance with Texas Minimum Jail Standards as codified in the Texas Administrative Code, should soon return to compliance.

TWIA: Increased coverage = increased premiums

Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) policyholders will receive an automatic increase in coverage of approximately 11%, reflecting an increase in building costs, and drive up the costs of premiums associated with most policies that accept the added coverage.

Lumberton ISD board votes 4-3 for proposed tax rate

By a narrow 4-3 vote, the Lumberton ISD Board of Trustees approved the proposed tax rate for 2022 at its Aug. 4 meeting at the Administration Building. Board President James Kersh, along with Trustees Kevin Edwards, Dr.

Beaumont appoints new City Manager

After two hours of public dialogue, Kenneth Williams was officially appointed by the City Council as the new Beaumont City Manager, effective Sept. 6, the city announced immediately after the 4/3 vote of elected leaders.

PHOTOS: Beaumont Chamber of Commerce’s “Spice of the Season”

Where: Event Centre Photos by Chad Cooper

AMSET’s Free Family Arts Day

Oh where, oh where has the summer gone? As back to school quickly approaches (with many already in school), the Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET) is inviting children and their families to finish their summer with an artistic flair and join in AMSET’s Free Family Arts Day on Saturday, Aug.

Moody Gardens Air, Car and Boat Show

Visitors will be treated to plane aerobatics and pyrotechnics, warbirds; mega yachts, classic cars, and the stories that accompany them all along with much more at the new Moody Gardens Air, Car, and Boat Show on Aug. 12-14.

Seafarer’s Gala

The Seafarers’ Center of Beaumont will host their annual Maritime Gala on Thursday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m. inside the MCM Eleganté Hotel in Beaumont.