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OCSO: Deputy shoots, kills man during confrontation

Dannie Oliveaux
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Sept. 4, the Orange County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) reported a man was shot and killed during a violent confrontation that ensued with a deputy, according to Chief Deputy Mark Dubois.Dubois stated at 8:01 a.m., OCSO was called regarding a male subject, who has a history of mental health issues,...

HCSO: Investigation closed in allegations against SISD staffer

Dannie Oliveaux
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
According to a Sept. 3 press release from Sheriff Mark Davis, an investigation by Hardin County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) investigators did not discover any criminal conduct to support allegations involving a Silsbee ISD staff member and the criminal investigation is "now closed.""Our office has...
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Waterway granted loan

News Staff
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Aug. 21, Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan thanked the Texas Transportation Commission for approving the Sabine Neches Navigation District’s application for a loan from the Ship Channel Improvement Revolving Fund (SCIRF).
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Barricades come down

News Staff
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Aug. 23, the roadways near the Gilbert Building (328 Bowie St. in downtown Beaumont) have been reopened following a fire that consumed the building June 6.
Judge Craig Lively (right) swears in Beaumont’s newest police chief.

Judge Craig Lively (right) swears in Beaumont’s newest police chief.

New police chief swears oath of office

Dannie Oliveaux
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
With several hundred people, including family, friends, police staff and officers, city and county officials, as well as community members, in attendance at the downtown Event Centre, Tim Ocnaschek was officially sworn in as the new police chief for the Beaumont Police Department (BPD) on Aug. 22.
Port Arthur businesses needed to partner with campuses, drive morale of students, educators.

Port Arthur businesses needed to partner with campuses, drive morale of students, educators.

PAISD seeks partners for community collaboration

Dannie Oliveaux
Friday, August 30, 2024
The Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce announced the relaunch of its Education and Business Partnerships Committee, in collaboration with the Port Arthur Education Foundation.
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Up, up and away

News Staff
Friday, August 30, 2024
Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is slated to host its inaugural Hot Air Balloon Glo Festival on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 5-10 p.m. The first event of its kind, the festival will be held at 1035 West Round Bunch Road in Bridge City and will feature 10 grounded balloons, as well as a tethered balloon...
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