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It’s getting hot out here

Throughout the state of Texas, local governments are empowered to take action on behalf of those they serve as drought conditions persist and record head indexes mark gauges, enacting burn bans to prohibit or restrict outdoor burning for public safety.

Vets get max PACT Act benefits; file before Aug. 9

For veterans to get their maximum PACT Act benefits, they must file their PACT Act Claim or at least submit Intent to File a claim by Aug. 9 for benefits backdated to Aug. 10, 2022.

St. Mary School in Orange transitioning

With the 2023-24 school year, St. Mary Catholic School in Orange is transitioning to a Pre-K3 to fifth grade campus. Declining enrollment for grades sixth through eighth led to this decision, according to information from the Diocese.

TCEQ faults Orange company for emissions release

An Orange chemical company was fined more than $18,000 on July 26, according to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), for failure to prevent unauthorized emissions by Lion Elastomers, 5713 FM 1006 in Orange.

Nederland man arrested for D.C. Capitol breach

A Nederland man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, according to a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) press release. “His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S.

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.

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.