The News

Community unites for National Night Out

Organizers say about 300 people turned out for National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at Stone Hearst Apartments on East Lucas in Beaumont. The event sought to educate the public regarding crime and drug prevention and awareness, and build positive relationships with local businesses and public service industries. “Everything was beyond expectations,” said Mecheal Faulk, program coordinator for Stone Hearst Family and Senior Communities. “The sermon by The Rev.

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The Art of Beer at AMSET

The Art of Beer at The Art Museum of Southeast Texas attracted about 450 patrons Thursday, Oct. 4.

“Even though the crowd was a little smaller than last year, I was flooded with emails saying how pleased people were with the event,” said Lynn Castle, executive director of AMSET. 

Castle said there were no major disorderly incidents, and patrons were responsible with their drinking.

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Allegations of improper relationship between educator and student at Christian school in Orange

According to a press release from the Orange County Sheriff's Office, allegations were made about an improper relationship between an educator and a high school student at Community Christian School in Orange on Monday, Oct. 1. The administration office of the school called in the complaint. Sergeant Chad Hogan of Orange County said in the release that no arrests have been made at this time. No other information has been released regarding the ongoing investigation.

Pastor Daniel Rose of Community Church released the following statement:

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Kountze cheerleaders have their day in court

Waiting for the judge to begin proceedings that would decide the fate of their spirit banners, a group of Kountze cheerleaders and their parents gathered in the courtroom and prayed.

Huddled in their red shirts, the Christians spoke to God.

“Yes, God,” they repeated. “Yes, God. Amen.”

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Pick a species of beautyberry

What a great name for this plant. It is indeed a “beautyberry.” More than 150 species of this knockout can be found. Some are small trees while some are medium to large shrubs. The fine folks of east and Southeast Asia enjoy the majority of the species of beautyberry. You can also find them in the wild in Australia, southeast North America and Central America.

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