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Orangefield Lady Bobcats

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Local golfers compete for state titles

News Staff
Friday, May 3, 2024
Chase Ion, a freshman from HardinJefferson, tied for 45th at the UIL 4A State Golf Tournament at Legends Golf Course in Kingsland on April 29-30. Ion shot rounds of 77-83 (160). Wimberley’s Jaxon Donaldson dominated the field with a 136 to earn a gold medal.
Vehicles navigate through detours along the feeder road near Washington Boulevard.

Vehicles navigate through detours along the feeder road near Washington Boulevard.

TxDOT details new completion dates for ongoing projects

Dannie Oliveaux
Friday, May 3, 2024
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Beaumont Area Engineer Dave Collins, who manages the highways in Jefferson, Hardin and Tyler counties, offered updates on the active and future projects planned for the area at the Beaumont City Council meeting on April 16, which included a heavy emphasis...
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Luncheon celebrates Economic Development Week

News Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
The Orange County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) will present a luncheon from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, to celebrate Economic Development Week in Orange County. The event is sponsored by Golden Triangle Polymers Co. and Local First.
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Speed limits decrease on Highway 96

News Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
The Texas Department of Transportation recently announced an adjustment in speed limits on U.S. Highway 96, which took effect April 30. A speed reduction indicator has been stationed just before the boundary of Hardin County for several weeks.
Lumberton ISD image

Lumberton ISD image

Lumberton ISD names lone finalist for superintendent

News Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
  The Lumberton ISD Board of Trustees has named Dr. John Mathews as the lone finalist for superintendent. Current Superintendent, Dr. Tony Tipton, is retiring from public education after a 30-year career and a successful four-year stint as superintendent in LISD. Dr.
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Motorcycle death on rise in Texas

Dannie Oliveaux
Thursday, May 2, 2024
When you see a motorcycle on the road, it’s not just a bike – it carries someone’s best friend, someone’s child, someone’s parent, someone’s spouse. Nearly 600 people riding motorcycles were killed in crashes in Texas last year, and more than 2,400 riders were seriously injured.
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