Southeast Texas

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.

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.

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.

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.

Groves PD releases two weeks of incident reports and arrests

Groves Police Department Arrest and Incidents report May 5 -May 18, 2021 WEDNESDAY, May 5, 2021 43-year old male was arrested for Warrants in the 7800 block of Woodland. 43-year old male was arrested for Warrants in the 6500 block of Verde. 38-year old female was arrested for Possession of a...

BOGO college classes

Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) is offering Buy One, Get One free (BOGO) classes this summer or fall for up to six credit hours, the institution announced ahead of summer scheduling. “It’s the LSCPA BOGO event and everyone qualifies,” spokesperson Gerry Dickert advised in a news mailer.

‘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.

Nonprofit that helped SETX calls for volunteers to assist with Lake Charles relief efforts

Operation Blessing, which set up shop in Beaumont to assist in the aftermath of Southeast Texas flooding from Tropical Depression Imelda in 2019, has deployed its U.S. Disaster Relief Team and a convoy of equipment to Lake Charles, Louisiana, to assist with relief efforts following the deadly...

Teen gets car for attendance

For 17 years, Philpott Motors has hosted the annual Nederland High School Car Giveaway. For students to become eligible to enter the drawing, they must have three or fewer excused absences. “It is an honor to do this and we have been very blessed in this business.

TWIA talks legislation changes

The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association shared information and statements about the Texas legislature’s passage of two bills with impacts to consumers of the windstorm coverage.