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Gas prices will continue to rise, expert advises

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo dashed any hope that the federal government can do much to lower gasoline prices this summer, a Poynter Institute briefing explains. Raimondo told CNN, “You know, this is, in large part, caused by (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s aggression.

Child killed in RV park incident

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is investigating a June 5 auto-pedestrian crash that occurred inside the A Town & Country RV Park, located at 862 Lapointe Street in Bridge City.

Orange names new Fire Chief

The City of Orange announced the appointment of John Bilbo as the new Fire Chief for the Orange Fire Department. Bilbo, a native of Orange, has 22 years of experience with the Orange Fire Department.

Monkeypox in Texas

The Texas Department of State Health Services is working with Dallas County Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate a case of monkeypox in a Dallas County resident with recent international travel. The patient is reportedly isolated at home.

Delta Down horse incident prompts advocate commentary

A calamitous fall during a horseracing event at Delta Downs on June 3 has prompted commentary from Animal Wellness Action group leader Marty Irby.

Sports Shorts: Lamar Cardinals

Femke Tjon-A-Joe has transferred to Lamar University from Western Michigan for her senior year of eligibility. “The transfer portal is the direction of collegiate athletics,” said women’s tennis head coach David Wong. “As coaches, we have to be able to adapt to the changing landscape.

Sports shorts: Golf

It rained aces for area golfers last week as three golfers from Southeast Texas joined the illustrious hole-in-one club including Carrie Evans, of Lumberton, who was participating in the Mesquite World Amateur Tournament at the Coral Canyon Golf Course in Washington, Utah.

Football camp

Former Beaumont Central standout and current NFL player P.J. Locke will host his annual football camp and showcase Saturday, June 18, at Beaumont ISD Memorial Stadium beginning at 9 a.m. The camp is for those in grades 5th through 12th and registration is free at bamfam.org.

Hardin County residents named to Dean's List, earn degrees

Dean’s List  Four Hardin County residents were named to the Dean’s List at their respected colleges. Christina Hawkins of Kountze was named to the Dean's List for the 2022 Spring semester at Angelo State University. She is majoring in music.

Earnings after retirement

Q: I am 73 and still working part time. I took my Social Security at age 66. I have never seen an increase in my Social Security check, even though I am still paying into the system. What’s up?