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Public riled at lack of warnings about airborne chemical
Cheryl Warren has become experienced in speaking before Orange County Commissioners Court, but Tuesday she was shaking and near tears. Her son and his family live on Foreman Road, the heart of an air-borne chemical accident Thursday, July 18. At least 150 people went to hospitals in Southeast Texas because of the exposure, according to Beaumont lawyer Brent Coon, who has already filed a lawsuit.
BC City Council honor winners of contest
The Bridge City City Council last week honored the winners of the art scholarship contest held as part of the Red, White, and You Celebration earlier this month. Local businesses donated the money for the scholarships. Mayor David Rutledge presented checks to first place winner Gabrielle Sensat, who received $1,500, and second place winner Heidi Broussard, who got $750. Both plan to attend Lamar University in Beaumont. The scholarship contest, along with festival and drone show, were sponsored by the Community Leadership Forum's Quality of Life Committee.
Bridge City All Stars Win State Championship
For only the third time since 1957 an explosive Bridge City Little League 10-year old All-Star baseball team has won the State Championship. The young players outscored opponents 106-10 through district play, sectionals and last week during the State Tournament in New Braunfels, Texas. The last time Bridge City brought...
Tense moments on North Fletcher Street......but all for nothing
The quiet and still of the neighborhood around the intersection of North Fletcher and Calvert Streets was interrupted shortly after 7:00 on Tuesday evening when police and firemen moved in and sealed off the area. Officers say it all began when a resident of the home at the corner of...
Port Arthur SWAT arrests man hiding in attic on high-risk assault warrant
PORT ARTHUR — A man was arrested in Port Arthur today on a warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Michael Spain was arrested on the 2000 block of 12th Street by the US Marshals Beaumont Division, with support from the Port Arthur Police Department's SWAT team. Around...
UPDATE: Hardin County has located the missing woman
HARDIN COUNTY — UPDATE: Johnston has been found and is with her family. Hardin County Sheriff's Office is asking the community to help find a missing woman. Kristena Leander Johnston, 44, is around 5 feet 4 inches and weighs approximately 140 to 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a dark-colored t-shirt and blue jeans.
Miranda Lambert Reps Lindale, and All Things Texas, in Latest Instagram Photo Dump
So, a little bit about myself, I grew up in Lindale, Texas. I graduated from Lindale High School in 1996. My parents and sister still live in Lindale and I recently moved back to Lindale after 20 plus years living in Tyler. I have always had a love for my hometown and have been both excited and saddened about my little hometown's growth. One exciting part about being from Lindale is that its home to a multiple CMA, ACM and Grammy winner in country superstar Miranda Lambert.
Lufkin Mexican Food Spot Gets 50 Health Code Violations
The Angelina County and Cities Health District ensures all of our area restaurants are clean and up to code. According to the Lufkin Daily News, a Lufkin favorite received 50 health code violations. The Angelina County and Cities Heath District released another round of health inspections for the summer. They...
Report: Mother admits to killing son, abandoning baby while on drugs
VINTON - A mother who was arrested when deputies found her four-year-old son dead and baby crawling near the side of a highway told reporters that she killed her child while on drugs, KPLC reported. Aliyah Jack, 25, was interviewed by a KPLC reporter as she was being processed into...
Big price cut ordered for inmate phone and video calls across Texas
"Big price cut ordered for inmate phone and video calls across Texas" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
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