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HCSO: Investigation closed in allegations against SISD staffer

According to a Sept. 3 press release from Sheriff Mark Davis, an investigation by Hardin County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) investigators did not discover any criminal conduct to support allegations involving a Silsbee ISD staff member and the criminal investigation is “now closed.

OCSO deputy in custody for child sex abuse

An Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) deputy was arrested after being indicted for child sex abuse. According to a statement issued by OCSO, Kenneth Wayne Bost, 53, was indicted by a grand jury Aug.

Waterway granted loan

Aug. 21, Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan thanked the Texas Transportation Commission for approving the Sabine Neches Navigation District’s application for a loan from the Ship Channel Improvement Revolving Fund (SCIRF).

Barricades come down

Aug. 23, the roadways near the Gilbert Building (328 Bowie St. in downtown Beaumont) have been reopened following a fire that consumed the building June 6.

New police chief swears oath of office

With several hundred people, including family, friends, police staff and officers, city and county officials, as well as community members, in attendance at the downtown Event Centre, Tim Ocnaschek was officially sworn in as the new police chief for the Beaumont Police Department (BPD) on Aug. 22.

Swift hand of justice delayed by need for local translation services

The judicial system is facing significant delays and increased expenses due to the rising demand for translation services in courtrooms locally and across the United States.

Toddler’s death at heart of Port Arthur man’s trial

After just an hour of deliberation, a jury convicted Jaylin Jevon Lewis on two counts of injury to a child related to the 2022 death of a Port Arthur toddler.

PAISD seeks partners for community collaboration

The Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce announced the relaunch of its Education and Business Partnerships Committee, in collaboration with the Port Arthur Education Foundation.