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LU officiallys welcomes O'Malley as new director of athetics

Lamar University President Jaime Taylor announced today the selection of Jeff O’Malley as the university’s new Director of Athletics.

Hardin County Jail Report

The following information was released by the Hardin County Sheriff Office recently.

Lumberton ISD announces incentives for employees

The Lumberton ISD announced a one-time employee retention payment as inducement to return to the district, according to a press release from the district.  Full funding for this payment is generated from our ESSER III grant. “Retention of our employees is essential to ensuring student success.

Hardin County awards bid on road construction project

The Hardin County Commissioners Court took about 20 minutes to approve a host of agenda items at its June 14 meeting, including awarding a bid for a road project and raising the daily rates for housing juveniles from other counties. Commissioners approved a $3.

Sam Houston State University announces Hardin County graduates

Several Hardin County students received degrees during the 2022 Spring semester at Sam Houston State University recently.

BREAKING: Lamar set to name Jeff O'Malley as new athletic director

Lamar University will soon have a new athletic director - Jeff O'Malley. According to Brett McMurphy of ActionNetwork.

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.

Silsbee man named Entergy leader

  Ryan Magee has been named manager of public affairs for Entergy Texas, Inc., replacing Dale Peddy, who recently retired after 33 years with the company. Magee has worked for Entergy for over 21 years, serving various roles for both Entergy Texas and Entergy Louisiana.

Hardin County residents make Dean’s List at LU

Eighty-six residents from Hardin County were among 1,067 students named to the Spring 2022 Dean’s list, announced the deans of Lamar University’s five academic colleges. To qualify, a student must carry a full course load of 12 semester hours or more and have a grade point average of 3.

BREAKING: Dangerous fugitive wanted

The Vidor Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in locating a dangerous wanted fugitive, Timothy Bryan Claypool age 31.