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Big Thicket Natural Preserve will be issuing feral hog trapping permits on a first come, first served basis starting Feb. 7.

Big Thicket Natural Preserve will be issuing feral hog trapping permits on a first come, first served basis starting Feb. 7.

Hog hunting season

News Staff
Friday, February 4, 2022
Big Thicket Superintendent Wayne Prokopetz announced that the preserve will begin issuing this season’s free feral hog trapping permits on Monday Feb. 7, at the nature preserve’s visitor center, 6102 FM 420 in Kountze.
All public, private, and homeschools serving K-3rd grade students were invited to submit up to eight works of art for the exhibition.

All public, private, and homeschools serving K-3rd grade students were invited to submit up to eight works of art for the exhibition.

Art: It’s Elementary

News Staff
Friday, February 4, 2022
Art aficionados have until Feb. 26 to appreciate the works on display at the third annual Stark Museum of Art elementary exhibition: ART: It’s Elementary.
The new sign that will reside on the side of Edison Plaza

The new sign that will reside on the side of Edison Plaza

Attorney’s office takes over building façade

News Staff
Friday, February 4, 2022
The Provost Umphrey law firm is moving its office to the Edison Plaza this spring, with crews now working on installing the firm’s name atop the downtown Beaumont building. Once complete, the signage would be visible to motorists facing both downtown and Interstate 10.
2022 Primary Election - Key Dates

2022 Primary Election - Key Dates

Voting by mail deadline

News Staff
Friday, February 4, 2022
Texans can apply to vote by mail in the 2022 elections, and voters over 65, disabled, or out of the county on voting day, who wish to vote by mail, must renew the option annually.
Participants of the 2021-2022 St. Mary Catholic School spelling bee.

Participants of the 2021-2022 St. Mary Catholic School spelling bee.

‘Bee’ a champion

News Staff
Friday, February 4, 2022
St. Mary Catholic School in Orange announced 8th grader Jonathan Quintero as the 2021-2022 Spelling Bee Champion, with student Allie Broussard runner-up.
The Port Acres Public Action (PAPA) community group conducted a community fund-raising event to purchase teddy bears for use by Port Arthur fire and police departments.

The Port Acres Public Action (PAPA) community group conducted a community fund-raising event to purchase teddy bears for use by Port Arthur fire and police departments.

First responder tools of the trade: Teddy bears

News Staff
Friday, February 4, 2022
Port Arthur fire and police units have some new and innovative equipment to serve the community: Teddy bears, arguably the most soothing and cuddly tools used in public safety.
Southeast Texas’ SMORE for Women is hosting an athletic shoe drive fundraiser to raise money for single mothers attending college.

Southeast Texas’ SMORE for Women is hosting an athletic shoe drive fundraiser to raise money for single mothers attending college.

Sneakers for SMORE

News Staff
Friday, February 4, 2022
Southeast Texas’ SMORE for Women is hosting an athletic shoe drive fundraiser to raise money for single mothers attending college, and is asking for the community’s support in the form of sneakers.
Jennifer Thalheimer

Jennifer Thalheimer

Tiffany’s researcher speaks in Beaumont

News Staff
Friday, February 4, 2022
Join the McFaddin-Ward House for a lecture by Jennifer Thalheimer in which she will examine Louis Comfort Tiffany’s diverse work in the decorative arts through the Morse Museum collection. The lecture will be held Thursday, Feb. 10, at 6:30 p.m.
Kindergarten through third-grade students at Amelia and Blanchette received 525 books donated by the Beaumont Association of Retired Teachers (BART).

Kindergarten through third-grade students at Amelia and Blanchette received 525 books donated by the Beaumont Association of Retired Teachers (BART).

Retired teachers donate hundreds of books to BISD students

News Staff
Friday, February 4, 2022
Kindergarten through third-grade students at Amelia and Blanchette received 525 books donated by the Beaumont Association of Retired Teachers (BART). Fannie Brown, BART’s second Vice-President and Children’s Book Project Chair, collects books each year.
Vidor police officer Christopher Wayne Berry was laid to rest Jan. 29 at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange.

Vidor police officer Christopher Wayne Berry was laid to rest Jan. 29 at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange.

Honoring a fallen hero

Chad Cooper
Friday, February 4, 2022
Vidor police officer Christopher Wayne Berry was laid to rest Jan. 29 at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange.
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