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Buyer's portfolio dotted with back taxes, stand-still development

An investigation by The Examiner has revealed the investor interested in purchasing the former AT&T building for $3 million already has one languishing development in the city and owes multiple county tax offices thousands of dollars, including $14,367.88 for a rather notable property – his home.

Groves investigates animal cruelty

Wednesday, July 13, at 3:23 p.m., the Groves Police Department assisted Groves Animal Control on a cruelty to animal call in the 3100 block of Taft, where a deceased puppy was discovered in a wire kennel on the side of the residence.

Harris Co. murder suspect arrest in Beaumont

July 18, officers with the Beaumont Police Department and Lamar Police Department, assisted by U.S. Marshalls, arrested Nathan Joel Nichols, a 30-year-old Beaumont man, for Harris County capital murder and parole violation warrants.

No bond in Silsbee man's arrest

A Hardin County man was reportedly arrested on drug charges by Tyler County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputies. According to Sheriff Bryan Weatherford, deputies arrested 38-year-old James Travis Ard of Silsbee.

'Watch Your Car'

With summer being the busiest time of year for auto burglary and theft, Governor Greg Abbott has declared July “Watch Your Car Month.” The proclamation notes that Texans experience nearly $2 billion in losses every year due to motor vehicle crime.

Silsbee PD reports various arrests

Seven people were arrested last week on misdemeanor and felony charges, according to the Silsbee Police Department. Johnethan W. Tanner, 64, was arrested July 11 for theft, $100-$750, a Class B misdemeanor.

Fake training ceased

The Texas Attorney General has secured a temporary restraining order against a business in Houston allegedly selling fake forklift training services.

'Fentanyl Crisis' continues to grow

Texas police agency leaders, along with the state’s highest elected official, are blaming Mexican smuggling for the growing fentanyl inundation of Texas – as well as the fatal aftermath that accompanies the deadly drug.

Lumberton PD Police blotter

According to the Lumberton Police Department, nine people were arrested for misdemeanors recently. Two people were arrested July 12 for assault to cause bodily injury to family member – a Class A misdemeanor: Keevin L. Wood, 25, and Sarah L. Moses, 26. July 13, Ashley A. Durmon, 38, and Joshua K.

murder suspect also named a child sex assault suspect

July 13, detectives with the Port Arthur Police Department were assisted by the Jefferson County Warrant Division in arrest 24-year-old Lace Skyler Christian for the murder of Russell Vernon Reado. Reado was killed May 10.