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Christian 'Manuel' Hayes and District 22 Representative Joe Deshotel claim theft and extortion at the hands of Mary Bond

Christian 'Manuel' Hayes and District 22 Representative Joe Deshotel claim theft and extortion at the hands of Mary Bond

State candidate claims conwoman AGAIN pilfered campaign account

Jennifer Johnson
Thursday, June 2, 2022
In a move even more bold than her alleged victim could have anticipated, Texas District 22 candidate Christian “Manuel” Hayes reports that a Beaumont conwoman again pilfered from his campaign finance account in April – even after suspect Mary Bond was reported to local police and the Texas Rangers...
Hardin County has released the results of a comprehensive broadband survey and Technology Action Plan designed to increase high-speed internet access across the community.

Hardin County has released the results of a comprehensive broadband survey and Technology Action Plan designed to increase high-speed internet access across the community.

Broadband survey results and community-wide plan released in Hardin County

News Staff
Thursday, June 2, 2022
By Dannie Oliveaux   HARDIN COUNTY — In partnership with Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas) and the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC), Hardin County has released the results of a comprehensive broadband survey and Technology Action Plan designed to increase high-speed internet...
The GLO awarded $8.7 million to build Pioneer Crossing, an 84-unit affordable rental complex, in Kountze. More than 88 percent of these units are guaranteed for low- to moderate-income (LMI) residents.

The GLO awarded $8.7 million to build Pioneer Crossing, an 84-unit affordable rental complex, in Kountze. More than 88 percent of these units are guaranteed for low- to moderate-income (LMI) residents.

GLO to celebrate completion of affordable housing complex in Kountze

News Staff
Thursday, June 2, 2022
KOUNTZE — The Texas General Land Office Disaster Recovery Team announced a celebration of the completion of one of two multifamily housing complexes to replace affordable rental housing damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
Jimmy Wooten

Jimmy Wooten

Live music schedule for June 2-8

Chad Cooper
Thursday, June 2, 2022
June 2-8 Brick & Barley (Orange) Sat., June 4: Blake Pickle Band Wed., June 8: Colton Horner Blue Martini (Golden Nugget) Fri., June 3: 337 Sat., June 4: 337 Dylan’s (Port Arthur) Thurs., June 2: Caleb Williams Fri., June 3: Groovy Groves Sat., June 4: Roadhouse Sun.
Lincoln Parks, Todd Trawhon and Xander Parks

Lincoln Parks, Todd Trawhon and Xander Parks

Sports shorts: Golf

Chad Cooper
Thursday, June 2, 2022
The 12th Annual Babe Zaharias Junior Golf High School Award winners were announced last week at 5 Under Golf Center in Beaumont. Each coach submitted their nominations for the Character Leadership Award and Player of the Year.
Jayden Joseph Leonard

Jayden Joseph Leonard

Teen indicted for capital murder

News Staff
Thursday, June 2, 2022
After the suspect admitted to shooting and killing a 27-year-old man in late April, a Jefferson County grand jury indicted a teen for capital murder May 25.
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