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A map of the deepwater approved project locations.

A map of the deepwater approved project locations.

Input sought for Deepwater Horizon recovery

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
The Texas Trustee Implementation Group will hold its annual public meeting via a webinar at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1. This meeting will provide an update on Texas Restoration Area plans, projects and activities, according to the event organizers.
Mugshot of Smith.

Mugshot of Smith.

Ex-employee who brought loaded guns to Lamar out on bond

Scott McLendon
Thursday, November 18, 2021
The former Lamar University maintenance worker charged with attempted murder for allegedly driving to campus with an arsenal of loaded firearms was released on bond July 8, according to information from the Jefferson County District Clerk’s office.
St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica

St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica

Catholic celebration Saturday

Jennifer Johnson
Thursday, November 18, 2021
The Diocese of Beaumont is hosting a Family Day on Saturday, Nov. 20, on the grounds of St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica in downtown Beaumont celebrating getting Back to Better and the Catholic feast of Christ the King. Guest speaker for the afternoon is Paul J.
Eastern District of Texas DOJ seal

Eastern District of Texas DOJ seal

Aryan Circle suspects convicted

Scott McLendon
Thursday, November 18, 2021
A Texas man and a Missouri man were convicted at trial of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations charges stemming from their membership in the white supremacy prison gang, the Aryan Circle, between 2010 and 2021, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston Nov. 18.
Vaccines available

Vaccines available

PA Health extends hours for vaccination

Jennifer Johnson
Thursday, November 18, 2021
The Port Arthur Vaccination clinic will have extended hours until 7 p.m. Nov. 18 to allow people who work to come in for their vaccinations. Visit the Texas Artist's Museum, 3501 Cultural Center Drive, for your first, second or booster vaccination.
Ben Featherston in a hospital bed hooked up to medical monitors.

Ben Featherston in a hospital bed hooked up to medical monitors.

Featherston fledgling 'a fighter'

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
After a still-unknown illness led to Brit Featherston’s son, Ben, requiring double amputation on his legs, Southeast Texans began an outpouring of support, according to his parents. Nov. 17 was Ben’s 46th day at Texas Children’s  Hospital, and his parents say he is slowly improving.
Photo of Joe Deshotel

Photo of Joe Deshotel

State rep not seeking reelection

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
With a host of new candidates seeking office on Election Day 2022, longtime Southeast Texas State Representative Joe Deshotel has announced he will not file to keep the District 22 post he has manned for more than two decades. In an open letter to “My Dear Friends” on Nov.
DOJ seal

DOJ seal

Featherston to head East Texas DOJ

News Staff
Monday, November 15, 2021
Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas Nicholas J. Ganjei announced Nov. 15 that he will be stepping down from the role of Acting United States Attorney effective November 16.
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