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JCSO sting traps attempted teen predator

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) undercover officers nabbed a 45-year-old Winnie man after the suspect reached out to them on a website known to host human trafficking efforts.

Criminal quartet caught with quarter kilo

After stopping a group of travelers in a car that emitted a “strong” odor of marijuana, Port Arthur Police Department (PAPD) officers found 260 grams of methamphetamine and arrested four suspects. According to a PAPD report released June 10, at about 3:30 a.m.

Sales allocations up for most cities, counties

Sales tax allocation to city and counties are up, according to the June 2022 Sales Tax Comparison Summary Reports published by Texas Comptroller Glenn Hager’s Office earlier this month. The reports present data on monthly local sales and use tax payments to local jurisdictions.

Inflation key topic for budget workshops in Hardin

With higher fuel and material prices, Hardin County officials, like other counties, are looking at how to offset the increasing inflation for the upcoming budget — mostly in the four road and bridge departments.

Two people injured in boating accident in Hardin County

Two people suffered injuries from a boating accident on the Neches River in northern Hardin County on June 14. According to Capt. Ryan Hall of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the accident happened before dark near the entrance to Johns Lake.

Toyota raffle to support men's health

Southeast Texans with inadequate or nonexistent medical care access know where to go to get assistance: Julie Rogers “Gift of Life.

U.S. nixes COVID testing for incoming international travel

June 10, the CDC announced that the order requiring persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States is rescinded, effective as of June 12.

TxDot working on Hardin Co. highways

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has been busy with mostly seal coating projects on several highways in Hardin County. “Every year there is quite a significant list for our district,” according to Sarah Dupre, the Beaumont District Public Information Officer.

Alligator injured in vehicle collision

A 5-foot alligator injured in an automobile crash had to be “dispatched,” according to Orange Police Department Officer Matthew McDonald. The driver of the auto then took the alligator home, the officer further reported.

LCM announces new band leader

Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD Superintendent Stacey Brister has announced that Israel Castaneda would be taking over as the new Director of Bands for LCM, following the resignation of Jose Ochoa.