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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.
Cheryl Spangler is the top elementary school teacher in Region 5 ESC

Cheryl Spangler is the top elementary school teacher in Region 5 ESC

Dishman educator surprised with regional award

News Staff
Friday, August 18, 2023
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.
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Wasting-away wells sprung from Neches

News Staff
Friday, August 18, 2023
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.
Linda and Joe Penland at Gift of Life’s ‘Champagne & Ribs’

Linda and Joe Penland at Gift of Life’s ‘Champagne & Ribs’

Couple crusades for cancer clients

News Staff
Friday, August 18, 2023
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.
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