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Family ties to the Alamo; friends through the ages

Maddie Sims
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Alamo commemorated the 190th anniversary of The Battle of The Alamo on March 6 of this year, and many of its descendants attended the event. However, one such Southeast Texas descendent learned just how much his family history and close friends are tied together.
The Sabine River Authority (SRA) presented a $30,000 grant supporting improvements to the city's water system. Courtesy image.

The Sabine River Authority (SRA) presented a $30,000 grant supporting improvements to the city's water system. Courtesy image.

SRA gives $30K grant to Orange

News Staff
Monday, May 11, 2026
The city of Orange announced the Sabine River Authority (SRA) presented a $30,000 grant supporting improvements to the city's water system on May 1.
TXCPA logo, courtesy image.

TXCPA logo, courtesy image.

TXCPA recognizes award recipients

News Staff
Monday, May 11, 2026
April 29, the Texas Society of CPAs (TXCPA) Southeast Texas Chapter Meeting was held with Lamar University faculty and students to recognize this year’s award recipients.
Event logo, courtesy image.

Event logo, courtesy image.

Free admission to opening night of Orange carnival

News Staff
Monday, May 11, 2026
May 13, Claybar Funeral Home will sponsor free admission for the entire community on opening night of the Orange Lions Club Carnival. Now celebrating its 85th year, the carnival remains one of Orange’s most cherished traditions — mirroring Claybar’s enduring 80-year presence in the community.
Dr. John C. Hayek

Dr. John C. Hayek

New president appointed at LSCPA

News Staff
Monday, May 11, 2026
Interim President Dr. John C. Hayek, Ph.D., has been appointed as the next president of Lamar State College Port Arthur, pending approval by the Texas State University System Board of Regents at its May meeting.
Members of the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature, courtesy image.

Members of the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature, courtesy image.

Local seniors stump for issues at state Capitol

Maddie Sims
Monday, May 11, 2026
The Texas Silver Haired Legislators (TSHL) will return to The Texas State Capitol to the opening of their 21st Biennial Session of 2025-2027, with two Southeast Texas representatives joining in the quest for state support for senior citizen issues.
A portrait of Almaron Dickinson, courtesy image.

A portrait of Almaron Dickinson, courtesy image.

Family ties to the Alamo; friends through the ages

Maddie Sims
Monday, May 11, 2026
The Alamo commemorated the 190th anniversary of The Battle of The Alamo on March 6 of this year, and many of its descendants attended the event. However, one such Southeast Texas descendent learned just how much his family history and close friends are tied together.
BPD logo, courtesy image.

BPD logo, courtesy image.

Man killed in auto-pedestrian crash

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
A male pedestrian was struck and killed April 28, according to the Beaumont Police Department (BPD).Officers were called to the intersection of Calder Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway around 10:45 p.m.
Hardin County logo, courtesy image.

Hardin County logo, courtesy image.

Heinicke appointed health services director

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
April 28, the Hardin County Commissioners Court appointed Whitney Heinicke to lead Hardin County Health Services, effective May 4.County Judge Wayne McDaniel introduced Heinicke’s appointment, saying the job was posted April 6 and two candidates were interviewed.
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