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DPS increases traffic enforcement for Thanksgiving holiday

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement for the Thanksgiving holiday to ensure people are able to get to and from their celebrations safely. Texas Highway Patrol Troopers will increase enforcement on the roads from Wednesday, Nov. 23, through Sunday, Nov. 27.

Breaking: Lamar fires football coach

Lamar University is parting ways with head football coach Blane Morgan announced Jeff O’Malley Monday morning. The decision comes following 2022 season that saw LU post a 1-10 overall record and a 1-5 mark in Southland Conference play.

High School Football: Area Playoffs

Thursday, Nov. 17 Anahuac (9-2) v. Franklin (11-0) Waller ISD Stadium, Waller, 7:30p   Friday, Nov. 18 PA Memorial (10-1) v. Wakeland (7-4) Abe Martin Stadium, Lufkin, 7p   Orangefield (9-2) v. Cameron Yoe (8-3) Freedom Field, Alvin, 7p   Woodville (9-2) v.

Don't overthink

I frequently get emails from readers who turn a little molehill of an issue into a big mountain of a problem, and it has to do with the starting date for their Social Security benefits.

Sports shorts for the week of : November 17, 2022

Volleyball District coaches released the names of the 2022 All-District 19-4A Girls Volleyball Team with four Bridge City player taking superlative honors.

Crime Stoppers bestows honors

Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas hosted its annual Crime Stoppers of the Year event and fundraiser on Nov.

Charities receive checks for gold tourney proceeds

Since 2002, the Miracle Match for Life Benefit Golf Tournament has raised more than $2 million with the proceeds helping further regional participation of marrow and blood donations, as well as breast cancer screenings and prevention in Southeast Texas.

Gold Pro conman' court day delayed

After court officials rescheduled the man’s court date from Nov. 14 to Jan. 9, 2023, a Beaumont businessman under investigation by local authorities, including the FBI, won’t appear before a judge again for his crimes until next year.

Belligerent Beetle driver attacks Jasper deputy

After leading Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) on a chase in a Volkswagen Beetle, a 25-year-old Magnolia Springs man allegedly attacked a deputy before they were able to arrest him. On the night of Friday, Nov.

Former BISD contractor sent to jail

“What’s fair for one is fair for all,” Jefferson County Criminal District Court Judge John Stevens said from the bench Nov. 10 as he sentenced former Beaumont ISD electrical contractor Calvin Walker to begin a jury-imposed sentence that contained jail time.