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LSCO breaks graduation record – again

Lamar State College Orange has once again broken a graduation record with 327 degrees and certificates awarded to 244 graduates at commencement Friday, Dec. 15, which represents more than a 12% increase in the number of graduates from last year’s Fall commencement.

Not home for the holiday

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are reported missing in the United States, and Southeast Texas is not exempt from ongoing missing person cases. “Settled” missing persons cases are rarely easy, either.

PHOTOS: UIL 5A Division II State Football Championship

WHAT: UIL 5A Division II State Football Championship WHERE: AT&T Stadium Photos by Tishy Bryant

Governor appoints Ames to Credit Union Commission

Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Becky Ames, of Beaumont, to the Credit Union Commission for terms to expire on Feb. 15, 2029. The Commission supervises the Credit Union Department, which regulates all credit unions organized and chartered under the laws of the state of Texas.

Catholic Schools superintendent steps down from position

According to an announcement from the Diocese of Beaumont, Dr. Felicia Nichols is stepping down as superintendent of Catholic Schools to “take care of her aging parents.” Nichols’ last day is announced as Dec. 29. Nichols was hired for the position in May 2021.

Albert E. and Gena Reaud Children’s Emergency Center offers ‘sacred work’ to Southeast Texas youth

As the only pediatric emergency room between Houston and Lafyette, the Albert E. and Gena Reaud Children’s Emergency Center inside Baptist Beaumont Hospital offers care for Southeast Texas’ children that just cannot be had without a 100-mile trek down Interstate 10.

‘Compy Awards’ inaugural class at Lamar

Two first-year writers at Lamar University, Mohamed Irhabi of The Woodlands, and Rayshaun Smith of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, took top prizes at the first-ever First-Year WAC Composition Awards, sponsored by the LU Writing Center.

Lamar University offers free tax service

The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program offers free tax preparation and e-filing of federal tax returns for taxpayers earning up to $64,000.

PHOTOS: MADD recognizes individuals, agencies with awards

More than 20 officers and several agencies were presented awards during the annual Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Law Enforcement Recognition Banquet on Dec. 7 at the Rockin’ A Cafe in Beaumont.

Partners in production

A steam generator replacement at Lamar Institute of Technology’s process operating training unit was completed Dec. 11, thanks to OCI volunteers that provided the manpower and expertise to ensure the unit is up and running properly before the students return for the spring semester.