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McFaddin-Ward House welcomes new registrar, assistant curator

The McFaddin-Ward House announced Beaumont native Katherine McAtee as the museum’s new registrar and assistant curator, assisting Curator of Collections Victoria Tamez with a variety of curatorial work, including cataloguing of McFaddin-Ward collections in accordance with standard museum practices,...

MKCHS students ‘Spring into Action’

Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School (MKCHS) reported success in its annual “Spring into Action Day” on March 22, a testament to the school's commitment to community service and the values of compassion and generosity, according to Director of Marketing Morgan Lighty.

Judge allows accused murderer freedom for family events

Not part of an April Fool’s Day joke on April 1, John Joseph Gutierrez, the accused shooter that evaded law enforcement for an extended period of time following the 2023 Easter weekend murder of Houston father Javoris Potier at a trail ride in Cheek attended by hundreds, appeared in court to ask...

Texas turns blue for child abuse prevention

With April dedicated as Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) announced Wear Blue Day as Friday, April 5, for supporters to show solidarity in the cause; supporters are asked to use #GoBlueDay on social media platforms to show support of Child...

Undercover trafficking sting nets 17 – all but one released from custody

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Special Agents spearheaded a human trafficking operation last weekend that resulted in 17 arrests and the recovery of multiple human trafficking victims. By April 1, all but one of the suspects had already bonded out of jail.

Judge allows accused murderer freedom for family events

Not part of an April Fool’s Day joke on April 1, John Joseph Gutierrez, the accused shooter that evaded law enforcement for an extended period of time following the 2023 Easter weekend murder of Houston father Javoris Potier at a trail ride in Cheek attended by hundreds, appeared in court to ask...

Mustangs partner with Phi Beta Sigma

Vincent Middle School (VMS) announced a partnership with the Alpha Alpha Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., initiated on March 25, representing a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to provide enriching experiences and opportunities for Vincent students.