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Field hearing fields views on LNG export ban/pause

More than 120 people gathered for a House Energy Committee field hearing April 8 at Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA), the bi-partisan crowd offering commentary as to the pros – but mostly cons – of the effects of the ban on Southeast Texas.

Sheriff meets author, signs book

Jefferson County Sheriff Zena Stephens was honored recently to meet author Ronnie Erwin, who co-wrote the book “Stars Over Texas” with his late wife, Lynn, who was a history teacher.

Creekwood Farms to host first Southeast Texas Blueberry Festival

Preparations are in full swing for the inaugural Southeast Texas Blueberry Festival, set to take place at Creekwood Farms on April 19-20.

‘Be Like Ben’

Lumberton ISD seniors are eligible to apply for $1,000 scholarships in the name of former Raider #64 Ben Featherston through the Athletic Booster Club. Applications can be picked up in the front office with the counselors.

Mass firing costs taxpayers $780,000

A dispute spanning several years came to a resolution April 3, as the Texas Municipal Police Association secured $780,000 in back pay for 13 “unjustly terminated” deputies in Orange County under Sheriff Jimmy Mooney.

McFaddin-Ward House lecture to feature The National WWII Museum

The McFaddin-Ward House will present “WWII Lessons and Legacies: The National WWII Museum’s Arsenal of Democracy Exhibit and Manufacturing Victory for the Allies,” a free public lecture by Dr. Michael Bell on Thursday, April 18, at 6:30 p.m.

Mental Health Matters Luncheon

The world is constantly changing – for better or for worse – and it can be overwhelming to deal with everything going on around you.

Rumors, innuendos, no reported investigations take off at BISD campuses

Beaumont ISD students are abuzz with allegations of sexual misconduct by more than one of their teachers, but administrators have little to report as stated investigations into the claims are still being vetted through various channels.

EDITORIAL: Billionaires plotting takeover of Texas House

The following editorial reflects the views of Don J. Dodd, Publisher/CEO of The Examiner Corporation. Jeff Yass, a multi-billionaire and the wealthiest man in Pennsylvania has made substantial political donations – much of his money ending up right here in Southeast Texas.