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Feds contemplate criminal charges for Port Neches explosion

Federal investigators are conducting a criminal investigation into circumstances surrounding a 2019 explosion that rocked the TPC petrochemical facility in Port Neches, as well as surrounding private residences and businesses for miles in all directions.

Taxpayers foot the bill for abandoned wells

Now in year two of their efforts to secure orphaned wells in the ecologi- cally significant landmark, the Big Thicket National Preserve is scheduled to receive $550,000 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law this year.

Doggett awarded naming rights to BISD stadium

After months of discussion, Doggett Equipment Services Group presented a final offer to the Beaumont ISD Board of Trustees for stadium naming rights, which resulted in a 6-1 vote to take it on July 20.

Florals featured on First Thursday

The Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET) will collaborate with The Music Studio to present The Art of Flowers as part of First Thursday on Thursday, Aug. 3, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

SETX provider named Prevention Specialist of the Year

Kim Bartel, M.B.A., C.P.S., data coordinator for the Region 5 Prevention Resource Center for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council, received the PRC Prevention Specialist of the Year award at the Annual Prevention Providers' Meeting in Austin recently.

Constable to preside over state association

Constable Christopher Bates Sr.

Eco exploration

Cattail Explorers, a free weekly art and craft activity at the Cattail Marsh Wetlands Education Center, invites children and their families to take part in the fun on Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event is a come-and-go style nature-based craft.

Bats, ‘Heroes of the Night’

Dr. Amanda Adams, director of Research Coordination of Bat Conservation International (BCI), is slated to present a program from 7-8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 7, at Logon Cafe and Pub, 3805 Calder Ave. in Beaumont.

Small plane makes emergency landing

A small plane that lost a portion of its landing gear was forced into an emer- gency land at the Jack Brooks Regional Airport on July 26. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO), about 5:15 p.m.

City recognizes Eagle Scout achievement

Sour Lake city officials recognized Zane Hardt on achieving his Eagle Scout award during their July 18 city council meeting.