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Some cities report decreases in allocations

According to the July 2022 Sales Tax Comparison Summary Reports published by the Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s Office, four cities in Hardin, Jefferson and Orange counties had a decrease in sales tax allocation compared to the same period in 2021.

Slight increase in delinquent taxes for Hardin County

Hardin County Tax Assessor-Collector Shirley Cook reported a slight increase in delinquent taxes compared to last year.

LU group to host trainings on crime, disaster recovery

With a series of upcoming trainings and workshops, the Lamar University Recovery and Resilience Academy (RRA) is on a mission to ensure that the local community is prepared and educated not only on natural disaster preparedness, but also crime control post-disaster, writes LU’s Shelbe Rodriguez.

three daughters of local law enforcers receive scholarships

Having a hero for a father has paid off for three local high school students, reports Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas.

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.