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Cable, internet company preps for worst as storm approaches

Spectrum sent out word to its customers in Southeast Texas late Thursday, June 17, warning of potential outages due to a storm expected to make landfall over the weekend. “Recent forecasts indicate severe weather may impact your area,” communication from the communications company read.

Pedestrian killed in Orange

Just after 11 p.m. Monday, June 7, officers with the City of Orange Police Department responded to the scene of incidents surrounding the death of a 31-year-old Orange man found deceased in the roadway of Highway 62.

Officially hurricane season

Hurricane season began June 1 with predictions of above-normal activity. With many pandemic-related guidelines still in place, the time to prepare is now.

Lamar leader leaves

Alumni and community stakeholders are invited to join Lamar University in bidding farewell to outgoing university president Dr. Ken Evans on Friday, June 4, from 4:30 - 6 p.m. in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Center - McDonald Gym, 4405 Jimmy Simmons Blvd. in Beaumont.

SARA to host hospitality industry job fair

Job seekers are invited to a hospitality industry job fair Tuesday, June 8, as the Sabine Area Restaurant Association, in collaboration with the Texas Restaurant Association and Texas Workforce Commission, brings together employers in the restaurant and service sectors for a hiring event.

5Point moves Orange location

5Point Credit Union recently announced the relocation of their Orange branch to a property across from Northway Shopping Center – just minutes from the current location.

ID thief gets prison sentence

French Latrelle Carpenter, 45, who pleaded guilty on Feb. 4 to access device fraud, was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison on May 25 by Beaumont-based U.S. District Judge Michael J. Truncale. According to information presented in court, a search of Carpenter’s vehicle on Aug.

Texas Ports Association honors Speaker Phelan

The Texas Ports Association (TPA) honored Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan of Beaumont as its 2021 Port Person of the Year at the State Capitol in Austin during the ongoing 87th Texas Legislative Session. Each year, TPA honors individuals for their work and support of Texas ports.

‘Click It or Ticket’

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) “Click It or Ticket” campaign began May 24 in Southeast Texas, with law enforcement officers training a keen eye on seatbelt infractions through the Memorial Day holiday.

Chambers County Sheriff arrest suspects in Orange County theft

Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne reported that deputies were dispatched to IH-10 near FM 1410 for a possible theft in progress on May 20 at approximately 7:40 a.m., when a TxDOT worker observed a suspicious vehicle towing a flat bed trailer with a welder/generator near their property.