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Dishman educator surprised with regional award

Region 5 has named Beaumont ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year Cheryl Spangler as the Region 5 Education Service Center Teacher of the Year for the Elementary Division, surprising the educator with the help of BISD official on Aug. 14. Superintendent of Schools Dr.

LSCO graduates 95 with over 100 degrees/certificates

Amid an air of excitement and accomplishment, Lamar State College Orange hosted its much-anticipated summer graduation ceremony on Aug. 12 at the West-Orange Stark High School Event Center.

Wasting-away wells sprung from Neches

Big Thicket National Preserve, in partnership with the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC), announced the removal of four navigation hazards of abandoned oil and gas wells located in the Neches River on Aug. 8.

Couple crusades for cancer clients

Gift of Life of Southeast Texas has been credited with extending the lives of hundreds of local men and women through the nonprofit’s crusade to ensure those with little or no insurance have access to cancer-detecting programs, as well as subsequent treatment.

Three local properties to receive housing tax credits

Three Southeast Texas properties will receive part of $87.7 million invested through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) in housing tax credits to help finance the development or rehabilitation of rental properties offering reduced rents and increased housing options.

Nederland water line breaks from heat

Aug. 14, just after noon, city of Nederland administration issued a boil water notice, “Due to a loss of system pressure due to a main waterline break as a result of the excessive heat and lack of rain.

Lumberton ISD cruises through bus routes, school traffic issues

At the start of the new school year, Lumberton ISD experienced some major issues with bus routes and school traffic. Aug.

Fire destroys vacant metal building

A blaze completely destroyed a vacant metal building at the corner of Gulf Street and Harrison Avenue in Beaumont on Aug. 13. Beaumont Fire and Rescue District Chief Scott Wheat reported that firefighters responded to the fire about 8 p.m. and the fire was contained about 10 p.m.

Jailer circa 1970s sentenced to jail for child sex crimes

The assertion that 79-year-old John Wayne Stone has been in a position of authority and trust as a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy and jailer didn’t help the now former officer of the law get a reduced sentence in the continuous sexual abuse of a child case for which he pleaded guilty before the...

Citywide water restrictions in effect

In response to the continued lack of rainfall and excessive temperatures, the city of Beaumont has issued mandatory water restrictions according to Stage 3 of the city’s drought contingency plan.