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Car crashes into Lumberton coffee shop

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Monday, May 4, 2026

The Lumberton Police Department reported a car slammed into the front of Good Grounds Coffee + Cafe, located in The Refinery in the 700 block of South Main Street, around 10:40 a.m. April 23.According to a video posted online, a four-door Toyota sedan crashed through the front entrance as several...

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Girls’ Haven announces new program director

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Girls’ Haven Inc. announced Alexis Smith as the new program director.According to Girls’ Haven, Smith will lead the development and implementation of programs that support the girls’ growth, healing, and overall well-being.“With a strong focus on trauma-informed care, Alexis works closely with...

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LISD recognizes top teachers, paraprofessionals

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Lumberton ISD announced its 2026 Teachers & Paraprofessionals of the Year in: Lumberton High School — Teacher: Chris Paine, Paraprofessional: Kristen Crane; Lumberton Middle School — Teacher: Rebekah Bernard, Paraprofessional: Stephanye Stewart; Lumberton Intermediate School — Teacher: Nichole...

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Jefferson County auto dealers mut process at courthouse

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Monday, April 27, 2026

“To streamline efficiency and maintain consistency with practices in other counties, the Jefferson County Tax Assessor-Collector Office in Beaumont will become the sole location processing all Auto Dealer work and auto transactions from financial institutions, effective May 4,” announced the office...

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AG secures win over Live Nation monopoly

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Monday, April 27, 2026

April 15, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a verdict that Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster LLC (“Live Nation”), are liable for monopolizing multiple markets in the ticketing and live entertainment industry.In 2024, Paxton sued Live Nation as part of...

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TWC announces funding opportunity for adult diploma program

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Monday, April 27, 2026

The Texas Workforce Commission is accepting applications for its Workforce Diploma Pilot Program, which supports programs that help adult learners obtain a high school diploma, earn industry-recognized credentials and develop employability skills.The program aims to create new career pathways by...

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PNGISD approves leadership positions

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Monday, April 27, 2026

Three leadership positions were approved and filled during the monthly Port Neches-Groves ISD Board of Trustees meeting at the district administration building on April 13.Dr. Amber Oleksy was named Port Neches Middle School principal, Ashley Lofton was named Port Neches Intermediate principal, and...

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JP expresses concern over ‘Mafia’ games

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Monday, April 27, 2026

Jefferson County Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Justin Chesson expressed concern on social media about activities referred to as “Mafia” or “Assassin” games.Officials said students playing these games while driving in residential areas create serious safety risks and have urged them to...

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10-ton weights crash into SUV

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Monday, April 27, 2026

April 17, Beaumont Police Department officers responded at 8:08 a.m. to Walden Road and Fannett Road for a traffic incident.A Toyota SUV was stopped at the intersection waiting to turn when a semitruck carrying two 10-ton weights lost its load, causing the weights to strike the rear of the SUV.The...

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Local man appointed to state committee

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Friday, April 24, 2026

Gov. Greg Abbott reappointed Lumberton resident Ben Willis to the Governor’s Committee on People With Disabilities for a term set to expire Feb. 1, 2028.

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