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Luncheon celebrates Economic Development Week

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

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.
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Lumberton ISD names lone finalist for superintendent

  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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NHTSA Image Library

Motorcycle death on rise in Texas

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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LIT receives $343K JET training grant

Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) was among seven Gulf Coast schools awarded Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) training grants totaling $2,103,320 by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), according to an announcement by Gov. Greg Abbott.