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Highway reopens following truck fire

No injuries were reported following a tanker truck fire in Jasper County. The truck caught fire six miles south of Kirbyville, near the Lazy H Smokehouse, Saturday, Aug 22. The highway reopened Saturday night. No word on what caused the truck to catch fire.

Quiet Zone Reinstated

The city of Beaumont has been notified by the Federal Railroad administration that the suspension of the West End Quiet Zone has been lifted. Union Pacific Railroad  has also been notified.

Former Beaumont city councilman Mike Getz under investigation for pulling gun on protester 

A peaceful protest turned into a harrowing moment for a former teacher who ultimately reported a former Beaumont City Councilman for pulling a gun on a volunteer shielding her from the suspect’s alleged wrath.

Port Arthur Animal Services Center to host ‘Clear the Shelter’ event

Shelter cats and dogs (and even a goat) are waiting at the Port Arthur Animal Services Center for their forever homes and city of Port Arthur staffers hope that Saturday, Aug. 29, will offer a chance for the animals to find their people during a Clear the Shelter event, which will be held from 9 a.

Neches FCU promotions

Jason Landry, President/CEO of Neches Federal Credit Union, announced promotions as of Aug. 19.

Congressman urges moving ahead with Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay project

Aug. 19, Southeast Texas Congressmen Randy Weber and Brian Babin, along with Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to continue advancing the Orange County element of the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Coastal Storm Risk and Ecosystem Restoration project.

Jasper to get expanded ride assistance

Residents of Jasper will be able to access expanded demand curb-to–curb public transportation services beginning Sept. 1. Residents can start calling to make a trip reservation now.

Lamar University of Engineering opens Valero Research Lab

The able to get handsValero Reaction Lab at the Lamar University College of Engineering is up atnd operating at the university. A $500,000 transformation investment from the refinery created the lab.

Weber and other law makers urging momentum on Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay project

Southeast Texas Congressmen Randy Weber and Brian Babin, along with Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to continue advancing the Orange County element of the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Coastal Storm Risk and Ecosystem Restoration project.

Governor Abbott launches plan to make Texas Students #1

Texas Governor Greg Abbott unveiled a plan this week to provide students, who are struggling in core subjects, with support through new Student Success Academies.