The News

Deputies search for suspect in pharmacy robbery

UPDATE Nov. 16, second update: Deputies have identified a suspect arrested related to the Nov. 15 robbery of Mauriceville Family Pharmacy on Highway 12, Orange County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) Criminal Investigator Janois Strause Grizzaffi reported in a news release.

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Texas Department of Transportation to hold open meeting Nov. 17

The Texas Department of Transportation is asking for public input on the next section of Interstate 10 in preparation of widening the roadway from four lanes to six lanes between Winnie and Beaumont.

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Man clubbed at Louis Manor Apartments, police search for suspect

A Port Arthur man was assaulted with a club at Louis Manor Apartments on Tuesday, Nov. 15 around 10:50 p.m., Port Arthur Police reports.

Port Arthur Police officers responded to call from St. Mary's Hospital about an assault victim being treated in the emergency room. The victim, a 31 year old Port Arthur man, reported that he was assaulted by the suspect with a club at Louis Manor Apartments, 1300 Joe Louis Avenue.

During the assault, the victim sustained injuries which included a broken or fractured arm.

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Elementary student assaults two teachers

Two teachers trying to break up a fight between two 10-year-olds at Mauriceville Elementary School in Orange were assaulted by one of the students involved in the altercation, reports the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO).

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Mason gift to LU will boost STEM education

Campus and community leaders gathered Friday, Nov. 11, to celebrate a new initiative to improve Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education in Texas and beyond, thanks to a generous gift from Lamar University alumni Chuck and Becky Mason of Beaumont.

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