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Silsbee High hosts welding certification and competition

Silsbee High School began a new tradition on Dec. 7, hosting its inaugural Welding Certification and Competition for more than 200 students from across the state, representing numerous local districts, showcasing their welding skills.

Leader of Texas House champions local interests

Wrapping up a fourth-called special session of the Texas Legislature, Speaker of the House Dade Phelan is ready to settle in for the holidays with family but, as of Dec.

LU announces gift to College of Engineering

A transformative $5 million gift from donor Carolyn J. Keating will provide Lamar University (LU) College of Engineering with a brand new academic and career success center. The Carolyn J.

Homeless man found dead at park

The Beaumont Police Department (BPD) investigated the death of a homeless man on Nov. 26. BPD reported officers responded to a welfare check call at 3 p.m. about a homeless man at Central Park at the corner of Fourth and Fannin Street. The man’s body was found near a park bench.

Sensory, senior strolls at Shangri La

Shangri La Gardens announced a new offering during their annual Christmas Strolls; a Senior, Mobility Friendly and Sensory Sensitivity Hour to held on Tuesday evenings from 5–6 p.m.

Annual ‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ program celebrates 20 years

This year, Home Instead is celebrating 20 years of bringing joy to the Jefferson, Hardin, Orange, Chambers and Jasper County communities with “Be a Santa to a Senior,” a gift-giving program for older adults who may be overlooked, isolated or alone during the holiday season.

Little League updates protection guidelines

This spring, Little League programs in Southeast Texas and across the nation will have tougher guidelines to protect their players as Little League International (LLI) recently announced updates to its Child Protection Program.

Hancock Whitney announces grants to local nonprofits

Hancock Whitney honored 55 Southeast Texas nonprofit organizations and presented grants totaling approximately $950,000 on behalf of six prominent Beaumont area foundations at the annual “Harvest of Giving” awards ceremony Nov. 1 at the Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont.

One dead, others displaced in fires

With the cooler winter weather comes an increase in home fires and area fire departments are keeping busy. Nov. 24, the body of an 83-year-old woman was found after a fire destroyed a home in Groves. The blaze happened about 3 p.m.