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Athletic trainers offer insight to student-athlete recovery

Joseph Martin, athletic training supervisor at Beaumont Bone and Joint Institute, said at the beginning stages of any sport, kids will be sore for several days because of using muscles in a way they have not used in a while. But athletes can take steps to rejuvenate their body quicker.

Beaumont conman robs elderly investors, faces fine, no prison time – yet

A default judgment was ordered against Beaumont resident Bradley Morgan Holts following a civil suit by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) claiming the Southeast Texas broker defrauded elderly Southeast Texas residents to the sum of $186,382. Holts did not answer the claim by the SEC.

TDCJ announces lockdown in response to rising violence

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) announced Sept. 6 it is taking immediate action to address a rise in dangerous contraband and drugrelated inmate homicides, according to Director of Communications Amanda Hernandez.

Local lawman returns home; makes bid for sheriff

Major Bobby Smith is turning the page on a new chapter as he returns home to Southeast Texas after announcing his Aug. 31 retirement. Following a remarkable 20-year career with the Tex- as Rangers and a law enforcement career spanning 29 years, Smith is looking forward to the next season of life.

Ramping up ROAR

The Beaumont ISD ROAR reading initiative, launched as a partnership between the Beaumont community and BISD with a goal to have all BISD second graders reading at or above grade level by the end of the year, worked by pairing students with volunteers to assist in improving reading skills.

IRS files to tax $55M port bond

Aug.

Court adopts proposed budget, tax rate

After a public hearing on the proposed budget and tax rate for Fiscal Year 2024, the Hardin County Commissioners Court voted to approve both during their Aug. 22 regular meeting.

Homeowner faces felony for setting fire to his own property

A Port Arthur man is facing a first-degree felony after burning down his own home June 5. According to the probable cause affidavit used to secure an Aug. 23 grand jury indictment against Ricky Glenn Herring Jr.

Port Arthur ranked as Labor Day fishing destination

FishingBooker, the largest online platform for finding and booking fishing trips in the U.S., released a list of top Labor Day fishing spots to make travel planning easier, naming Port Arthur at No.

Wildfires rage in deep east

Aug.