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Eco-Art Boat

All aboard the Ivory Bill for a Big Thicket Association fundraiser featuring photographer Keith Carter, who will discuss how he combines his life experiences with photography.

EDITORIAL: Remember the sacrifice for your vote this Memorial Day

Time is short to not just idly stand by and possibly let Dade Phelan get beat in a runoff election financed for mudslinger David Covey, the architect of perhaps the most dishonest political campaign witnessed in our lifetime.

‘Sheriff’s App’ to enhance inmate, community communication

Jefferson County Commissioners recently greenlit an amendment to the comprehensive Inmate Technology Services Package for the Jefferson County Correctional Facility, Downtown Jail and Minnie Rogers Juvenile Justice Center to pave the way for the development of an application tailored for use by...

New Silsbee city councilwoman makes history

May 4, Tina Young-Holman made history as she became the first black person to win an at-large seat and only the second black woman to be elected to the Silsbee City Council. She defeated incumbent Adelaide Balaban for the Place 1 At-Large seat.

Plane lands safe on highway

A small older model airplane made an emergency landing due to mechanical problems in the western portion of Hardin County, reported Sheriff Mark Davis.

Event enriches educators that have enriched SETX youth

Envisioned as a celebration of superior Southeast Texas teachers by Beaumont Foundation founder and Chairman Emeritus Wayne A.

Mom of many hats

Already answering to the titles of mom, wife and U.S. Navy veteran, Brittney Losier can now add college graduate to the list. This semester, Losier celebrated earning her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Lamar University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude.