Lumberton

Two named all-state choir

Lumberton High School junior Grace Dunwoody and freshman Emerson Treme were named to the Texas All State Choir recently. This is Dunwoody’s second time being named All-State. Next month, both students will perform in San Antonio at the Texas Music Educators’ Association Convention.

Hybrid school calendar fails in Lumberton ISD

  The Lumberton ISD school board failed to adopt a hybrid four-day school calendar for 2023-2024 during its Jan. 5 meeting. The vote was deadlocked 3-3 as Trustee Dr. Chad Hammett abstained.

LISD sets meeting for sub teachers

An “interest meeting” on becoming a substitute teacher for Lumberton ISD is set from 9 – 9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at the LISD Administration Office, 121 South Main. The meeting will give people an opportunity to ask questions and get details about becoming a substitute teacher.

Silsbee, Lumberton police report arrests

Several persons were arrested on multiple charges recently, according to the Silsbee Police Department (SPD). Dec.

First of four time capsules placed in Lumberton ISD

Fifty years from now, what will the world look like? Will we have underwater roads, anti-gravity hoverboards, self-cleaning homes, voice-activated appliances, daily shuttles to the moon and vacation trips to Mars?

Lumberton ISD board votes 4-3 for proposed tax rate

By a narrow 4-3 vote, the Lumberton ISD Board of Trustees approved the proposed tax rate for 2022 at its Aug. 4 meeting at the Administration Building. Board President James Kersh, along with Trustees Kevin Edwards, Dr.

Lumberton woman crowned Ms. USA Pure International

  A Lumberton woman is now wearing the crown as Ms. USA awarded at the Pure International Pageant earlier last month in Columbus, Ohio. Tricia Hidalgo, who won the Ms. Texas Pageant in October, received her crown on July 3. “It’s very exciting and overwhelming!” said Hidalgo.

Lumberton resident graduates for college

Adam Ehlert of Lumberton graduated from Hood College this month. Ehlert earned as Master's Degree of Science in Computer Science. Hood College, an independent, liberal arts college, is located in Frederick, Maryland.

Lumberton seeking school safety, security director

The Lumberton Independent School District is looking for a director of Safety, Security and Students Services, according to a recent posting seeking candidates for the position.

Suspect quickly nabbed after Lumberton bank robbery

Bond was set at $1 million for a Kountze man who was arrested and charged after robbing Community Bank in Lumberton on June 6.