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Beaumont trauma surgeon to compete on reality show

The Rock and Dave Parkus
Dave Parkus

This summer, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is going to challenge a diverse group of nine individuals to face extraordinary situations and see who can emerge as the ultimate champion in TNT’s new competition series “The Hero.” Dr. Dave Parkus, a board certified trauma surgeon at Christus Hospital  – St. Elizabeth in Beaumont and director of its Trauma Center, is one of those nine.

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Blaisdell receives TSUS award

Donna Blaisdell (right)

(Lamar press release)

Donna Blaisdell has become The Texas State University System’s first ever recipient of the TSUS Regents’ Staff Member Award. The award was presented today at the TSUS board meeting in San Marcos.

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Orange Police respond to shots fired

Police are investigating an aggravated assault after a report of gunfire led them to the scene of a shootout in the Arthur Robinson housing complex in the 1300 block of 5th Street in Orange on Tuesday night.

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Weber Amendment passes House floor

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An amendment highlighting the findings of the State Department’s environmental review of the Keystone XL Pipeline passed the House floor May 22. According to a press release by U.S. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Texas), his amendment strengthens the argument to pass the Northern Route Approval Act, which declares that a Presidential permit is not required for the Keystone XL Pipeline’s application.

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Amputee on bicycle hit by motorist

A Beaumont man was hospitalized after police say he was hit while riding his bike in Beaumont’s North End. 

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