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Lauren Sanders, 27

Lauren Sanders, 27

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.
Ryan Magee

Ryan Magee

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.
Gas pump handles

Gas pump handles

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.
A Town and Country RV Park

A Town and Country RV Park

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.
John Bilbo

John Bilbo

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.
Monkey Pox

Monkey Pox

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.