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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?

Stolen Beaumont truck recovered in Buna

After noting “suspicious” circumstances surrounding a truck and its occupants parked at a Buna Shell station June 3, Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies identified the vehicle as one reportedly stolen from Beaumont.

Officer, K9 partner recovering after crash

A Lumberton Police Department officer and his K9 partner are recovering after they were involved in a two-vehicle crash on June 3. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is investigating the collision that resulted in the arrest of a local resident for DWI.

Million-dollar bond for Lumberton bank robber

A local judge set bond at $1,104,750 for a Kountze man who was arrested and charged with robbing CommunityBank in Lumberton on June 6.

Groves PD warns of grandparent fraud

In an effort to warn local grandparents of a crime targeting them, Groves police have alerted residents to a “grandparent scam” ploy.

Alleged arsonist shoots homeowner, burns home

After allegedly entering an Orange County couple’s home, stealing their gun, shooting one of the homeowners and setting fire to the residence, a 39-year-old man yelled for first responders to rescue him from the flames he manufactured; he was then arrested for aggravated assault and arson.