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Move over legit businesses

Owning and operating a small business in today’s economy can be a challenge, especially so for those making an effort to do legitimate business legally and ethically.

Bomb threat interrupts church Christmas service

A Beaumont church had their annual Christmas morning service interrupted when the pastor was notified from the pulpit of a bomb threat on Dec. 25.

Bicycles and Bibles

Getting ready for Christmas is a gargantuan undertaking for the family of Beaumont attorney and philanthropist Wayne A. Reaud, as the family-fueled Reaud Charitable Foundation undertakes the massive task of bringing joy and presents to 1,000 children – or more – every year in Southeast Texas.

First Day Hikes

A new year brings new opportunities to explore nature at a State Park. For 12 years Texas State Parks have hosted hikes and various activities to ring in the new year. Last year, Texans hiked 8,764 miles at 69 parks across the state.

LSCO breaks graduation record – again

Lamar State College Orange has once again broken a graduation record with 327 degrees and certificates awarded to 244 graduates at commencement Friday, Dec. 15, which represents more than a 12% increase in the number of graduates from last year’s Fall commencement.

Not home for the holiday

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are reported missing in the United States, and Southeast Texas is not exempt from ongoing missing person cases. “Settled” missing persons cases are rarely easy, either.

PHOTOS: UIL 5A Division II State Football Championship

WHAT: UIL 5A Division II State Football Championship WHERE: AT&T Stadium Photos by Tishy Bryant

Governor appoints Ames to Credit Union Commission

Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Becky Ames, of Beaumont, to the Credit Union Commission for terms to expire on Feb. 15, 2029. The Commission supervises the Credit Union Department, which regulates all credit unions organized and chartered under the laws of the state of Texas.

Catholic Schools superintendent steps down from position

According to an announcement from the Diocese of Beaumont, Dr. Felicia Nichols is stepping down as superintendent of Catholic Schools to “take care of her aging parents.” Nichols’ last day is announced as Dec. 29. Nichols was hired for the position in May 2021.