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EDITORIAL: Get up, get out, vote NO on Prop. A

READ MORE: Council changes committee’s proposals, asks voters to co-sign   As of press time, a mere 4.29% of registered voters in Jefferson County have participated in early voting for the November Special Joint Election ending Nov.

‘Inclusion Works’

Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas is hosting a special event Oct. 26 to high- light National Disability Employer Awareness month. The theme, Inclusion Works, will be presented by award-win- ning author, professor and autism advo- cate, Dr. Temple Grandin.

Celebrating the legacy of beloved professor and environmentalist Dr. Richard C. Harrel

Semper Fidelis, meaning “Always Faithful,” serves as the motto of the United States Marine Corps, and a motto by which Dr. Richard C. Harrel lived 88 years of life to its fullest before passing peacefully in his favorite rocking chair in his Beaumont home on Oct. 8.

Deadline nears for Young Masters grants

Through Nov.

‘Cardinal View’ LU hosts open house

Lamar University (LU) is inviting prospective students and their families to Cardinal View on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. inside of the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center, 4405 Jimmy Simmons Blvd.

Capital murder bond reduced by 99%

After the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office advised 252nd District Court Judge Raquel West that it was not ready to proceed to trial Oct.

‘Mean Girls’ takes center stage

The highly anticipated “Mean Girls” Broadway Tour is set to take center stage at the Lutcher Theater on Nov. 4, with performances at 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Restoration of old Pines Theater taking shape

During Hurricane Harvey, the Pines Theater in downtown Silsbee suffered major damage and had to be closed. Water from the damaged roof destroyed equipment, chairs, walls and other things. Work is underway on the old landmark that is being resurrected.

Kelly football forced to forfeit games

The Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) announced that the varsity football program at Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School must forfeit three wins from earlier this season. The violations stemmed from using an ineligible player, or players, during three wins against St.