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Big Thicket canoe trip

Join park rangers for a guided canoe trip on the waters of the Big Thicket National Preserve on Saturday, June 25, at 10 a.m. The program targets the casual and novice paddler, but canoes, life jackets, and paddles will be provided. Visitors are asked to bring water, snacks, and water shoes.

Jeff Dunham to perform at the Golden Nugget

Ventriloquist, standup comedian and actor Jeff Dunham will perform inside the Grand Event Center at the Golden Nugget in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Friday, June 24, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets for this 21 and older show start at $75 and can be purchased online at goldennugget.com.

Crowder coming to Ford Park

Texas native and GMA Dove Award winning singer Crowder will headline the “My People Tour” along with special guests We the Kingdom, Anne Wilson and Patrick Mayberry, at the Ford Park Amphitheater on Sunday, June 26, with gates opening at 6 p.m.

Shangri La to celebrate Pollinator Week

Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center is teaming up with Pollinator Partnership to promote “Pollinator Week” through Saturday, June 25 to help raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word how the community can protect them. What exactly is pollination?

Warning of increased wildfire activity this weekend across the state

The Texas fire environment will support increased wildfire activity through the weekend, as hot and dry conditions persist across the state. Above normal temperatures and minimal rainfall is forecast for the third week in a row due to a period of high pressure that is impacting the state.

Hardin County residents nabbed in nearby counties

Four Hardin County residents were arrested in neighboring counties recently. Tyler County Sheriff Bryan Weatherford reported Steven Cody Jordan, 32, of Village Mills was arrested and charged with two counts each for aggravate assault with deadly weapon and abandoning/endangering child.

Hardin County residents on honor lists

Nine residents from Hardin County were named to the Dean's List of Academic Honors at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. They are undergraduates who have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 out of a perfect 4.

Hardin County requesting limited outdoor burning

Hardin County Emergency Management Director Aaron Tupper is requesting residents limit outdoor burning at this time, especially during high winds, as fires are getting out of control and spreading quickly.

Toddlers see dad robbed on Father’s Day eve

Beaumont police say a 21-year-old Beaumont man robbed a dad at gunpoint – in front of the victim’s two toddlers – at an apartment complex on North Major Drive Saturday, June 18. At about 6:30 p.m.

BREAKING: Kelly names Mike Long new head football coach

Dr. Tyrus Doctor announced that Michael Long will be joining the athletic staff at Msgr. Kelly Catholic High School as head football coach for the 2022-23 school year.