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NTSB releases cause of cargo ship collision

News Staff
Friday, August 25, 2023
A loss of propulsion due to a false alarm led to cargo vessels colliding near Port Arthur last year, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently reported by TheDigitalShip.com. While transiting the Sabine Pass on Aug.
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Stark venues host Volunteer Fair

News Staff
Friday, August 25, 2023
The Stark Foundation invites the public to a Volunteer Fair for the nonprofit’s four cultural venues, which includes Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, The W.H. Stark House, Stark Museum of Art and the Lutcher Theater. The event is 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug.
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LISD recognized by USDA Foods

News Staff
Friday, August 25, 2023
Lumberton ISD Department of Child Nutrition was recognized as a Prime Player from USDA Foods. LISD’s nutrition department was first in Region 5 ESC and also received a second congratulations as part of the USDA Foods Challenge for using 97.62% of their allocated USDA Foods.
Charlee Chelette

Charlee Chelette

LU grads among promoted employees at Neches FCU

News Staff
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Five promotions and additions to the Neches Federal Credit Union (FCU) team were announced this month, with Neches FCU President/CEO Jason Landry reporting that the appointments are signs of good things at the financial institution. “We are excited to make this announcement,” Landry said.
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Wildfires pop up in Southeast Texas

Dannie Oliveaux
Thursday, August 24, 2023
A series of wildfires in Jefferson, Hardin, Jasper and Newton counties have been contained. Aug. 20, a fire northwest of Little Cypress Road and Wilhite Road was reported contained. The fire, called in about 2:45 p.m., damaged an abandoned home.
Standing behind Police Chief Jimmy Singletary are (left to right) City Manager Kenneth Williams, Mayor Roy West, Congressman Brian Babin, Assistant U.S. Attorney Russell James, Jefferson County Criminal District Attorney Keith Giblin, former U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston, Assistant D.A. Pat Knauth (unseen), Sheriff Zena Stephens and ATF Resident Agent in Charge Jennifer Owens.

Standing behind Police Chief Jimmy Singletary are (left to right) City Manager Kenneth Williams, Mayor Roy West, Congressman Brian Babin, Assistant U.S. Attorney Russell James, Jefferson County Criminal District Attorney Keith Giblin, former U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston, Assistant D.A. Pat Knauth (unseen), Sheriff Zena Stephens and ATF Resident Agent in Charge Jennifer Owens.

Beaumont violent crime targeted in joint Operation Cease Fire

Jennifer Johnson
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Joining forces, merging ideas and resources, law enforcement personnel from city, state, county and country have launched an all-out coalescence of efforts to combat violent crimes in Southeast Texas – particularly Beaumont. Fruits of the joint effort dubbed “Operation Cease Fire” were revealed Aug.
Taylor advises aboard Poseidon

Taylor advises aboard Poseidon

Beaumont grad instructs Naval aircraft

News Staff
Friday, August 18, 2023
Going into August, Naval Aircrewman 1st Class Christopher Taylor, from Beaumont, served as an instructor assigned to Patrol and Reconnaissance Squadron (VP) 30.
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