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Hear ye, Hear ye... Hayes named 73rd NRF King

Kyle Hayes, the City Manager for the City of Beaumont, was unmasked April 7 as King Neches LXXIII at the Event Centre in downtown Beaumont.    Hayes has successfully led as city manager since his appointment to the position in 2002 at the age of 33.

Argon Medical Devices announces commercial launch of Halo Single-Loop Snare Kit

Argon Medical Devices Inc., a leading manufacturer of medical devices focused exclusively on interventional procedures, announced April 6 the U.S. commercial launch of Halo Single-Loop Snare Kits, which were first utilized by a Beaumont doctor who reports positive results.

Groves man indicted for history of abusing children

Following an alleged pattern of sexually abusing children in Groves, a 38-year-old man was indicted on one count of indecency with a child and three for continuous sex abuse of a child.  Saturday, Feb. 6, GPD officers responded to a disturbance in the 6900 block of Willow Street in Groves.

Bond increased for ex-employee arrested on campus at Lamar

A Jefferson County judge increased an inmate's bond from roughly $4,000 to almost $200,000 in an April 5 hearing regarding the fired Lamar University employee arrested on campus last week with an arsenal of assorted weapons.

DA wants bond raised for ex university employee arrested on campus with cache of weapons, ammo

Jefferson County District Attorney Bob Wortham advises that a bond hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Monday, April 5, for a terminated Lamar University employee who was arrested last week with a bevy of firearms and ammunition near the college.

Walk-up COVID vaccine clinic on Monday

Monday, April 5, Hardin County Judge Wayne McDaniel expressed that low turnout for those wanting vaccination necessitated opening up a clinic for walk-ups.

Brooks named new Lamar men's basketball coach

Former Houston head coach and 2019 Cardinal Hall of Honor inductee, Alvin Brooks, has been named Lamar University head basketball coach announced Director of Athletics Marco Born Thursday morning.

Truck driver dies after I-10 crash

A 34-year-old Frisco woman died March 28 after losing control of her 18-wheeler on I-10, crossing the concrete barrier and crashing into a tree, according to a news release. At around 3 a.m.

Abbott addresses broadband access in SETX visit

Governor Greg Abbott March 29 held a press conference at Hamshire-Fannett Elementary School on expanding broadband access across Texas.

Port Neches PD arrests four for theft

Port Neches police arrested four Port Arthur residents on various theft charges, according to a news release. At about 2:30 a.m. March 29, officers from PNPD were sent to the 1700 block of Green Oaks Drive in reference to a suspicious vehicle.