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New year, new laws

Dannie Oliveaux
Monday, January 1, 2024
Effective Jan. 1, a host of new House and Senate bills will become state law. The 88th Texas Legislature, at the end of lawmakers’ fourth special session, have 30 House and Senate bills set to go into effect this year — more than 20 related to property, appraisals and taxes, according to Capital.
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LU students return ‘Home for the Holidays’

News Staff
Monday, January 1, 2024
As the fall semester concludes at Lamar University, the "Home for the Holidays" program sees LU students returning to their respective high schools, creating meaningful connections, sharing personal stories, and providing valuable insights into their college experiences.
Curt Nelson, Orangefield ISD graduate and IP employee; Sam Michael, Orangefield ISD graduate and IP employee; Skylar Murphy, Orangefield ISD graduate and IP employee; Sunshine Copeland, Orangefield ISD district librarian/grant writer; and Dr. Shaun McAlpin, Orangefield ISD Superintendent

Curt Nelson, Orangefield ISD graduate and IP employee; Sam Michael, Orangefield ISD graduate and IP employee; Skylar Murphy, Orangefield ISD graduate and IP employee; Sunshine Copeland, Orangefield ISD district librarian/grant writer; and Dr. Shaun McAlpin, Orangefield ISD Superintendent

Company awards $3,544 grant to OISD

News Staff
Monday, January 1, 2024
Orangefield ISD was awarded a $3,544 grant from International Paper, according to an announcement by the school district. The funds will reportedly be used to purchase items to enhance the curriculum in the dyslexia and ESL classes.
West Brook High School Chamber Ensemble: Laci Johnson, clarinet; Gabby Rosario, alto sax; Aidan Collins, baritone sax; Hayden McGuire, trumpet; Will Kibodeaux, trombone; and Michael Drago, trombone

West Brook High School Chamber Ensemble: Laci Johnson, clarinet; Gabby Rosario, alto sax; Aidan Collins, baritone sax; Hayden McGuire, trumpet; Will Kibodeaux, trombone; and Michael Drago, trombone

Students create joyful sounds

News Staff
Friday, December 29, 2023
The West Brook High School Chamber Ensemble performed a pre-meeting mini-concert for the Beaumont ISD Board of Trustees meeting in December that included Jingle Bells, Silent Night, Deck the Halls, and other holiday favor- ites.
‘We would like to thank Bob Hope School for allowing us to transition all their classrooms into their new facility,’ Moving 409 posts online as they finish up the move Dec. 26, despite not being listed as properly licensed with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

‘We would like to thank Bob Hope School for allowing us to transition all their classrooms into their new facility,’ Moving 409 posts online as they finish up the move Dec. 26, despite not being listed as properly licensed with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

Move over legit businesses

Barbara Davis
Friday, December 29, 2023
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.
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Bicycles and Bibles

Jennifer Johnson
Thursday, December 28, 2023
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.
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First Day Hikes

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
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.
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