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Stolen school district money expected by the year 9823

In just under a year’s time, of the more than $1 million in restitution that contract electrician Calvin Gary Walker was ordered to pay the Beaumont Independent School District (BISD) for felony fraud committed on the public entity, the working businessowner has ponied up just $150 – or about $10...

Vidor city manager reinstated after six-week investigation

Vidor City Manager Robbie Hood was reinstated to work pursuant to a 5-0 vote by the City Council during its Oct. 12 regular meeting.

St. Anne celebrates 45th annual Halloween Carnival

St. Anne Catholic School announced that the much-anticipated arrival of its 45th annual Halloween Carnival will take place Oct. 28, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at its Beaumont campus, 375 N 11th St. The theme for this year is Dia De Los Muertos.

In Memoriam: Allison Julia Nathan Getz

Allison Julia Nathan Getz peacefully passed away on Monday, October 10, 2023, at her home in Beaumont, Texas. Allison was born on April 21, 1960 in Austin, Texas to Iris and Jerry Nathan.

Elite Fishing films Discovery Channel episode in PA

Anglers converged on the Holiday Home (formerly Holiday Inn) conference room in Port Arthur on Oct. 10 – 12 to land what they hope will be the winning fish during three days of four-man competitions on the Elite Fishing League.

Sea Rim photo places in TPWD contest

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wrapped up the summer portion of the Texas State Parks Centennial Photo Contest, choosing a winner from more than 740 entries.

International Paper to permanently close Orange mill

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Fire reported at former sawmill

Oct. 9, fire crews extinguished a fire at the old Louisiana-Pacific sawmill plant, north of Silsbee on FM 92. Hardin County Judge Wayne McDaniel reported the fire, which was sparked by a demolition contractor cutting a large pipe, was in the attic of an outbuilding.

A scarey(crow) good time

Celebrate the changing season at the 13th annual Scarecrow Festival at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center by taking a stroll through the autumnal gardens to see more than 80 unique scarecrows made of repurposed and recycled materials, fall flowering displays and thousands of pumpkins...