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Lone Star Legal Aid coming to Elmo Willard Library on May 12

The Elmo Willard Branch Library is hosting Lone Star Legal Aids’ presentation to discuss wills and estate planning on Friday, May 12 at 2 p.m. Questions are welcome and encouraged.

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Suspect robs victim with toy pistol, leads police on chase

On May 1 at 9:16 a.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of McFadden Street in reference to a robbery of an individual that had just occurred, Officer Carol Riley said in a release.

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Auto theft: deputies arrest suspect in Land Rover

Deputies arrested a Port Arthur man for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on May 2 after reportedly stopping him in a Land Rover stolen from Nederland earlier the same day. 

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Houston Zoo welcomes another baby giraffe

Photo by Stephanie Adams/Houston Zoo

Monday morning, April 24, brought the welcome arrival of a second baby giraffe in two weeks for the Houston Zoo herd. The female Masai giraffe was born at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, April 24, to second-time mom Asali in the McGovern Giraffe Barn at the African Forest. As with her first-born, Gigi, Asali has been a cautious mother, and the keeper and veterinary teams are closely watching over the pair to ensure the calf is nursing well and the mother-calf bond is strong.

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Alleged drunk driver rolls over on I-10

On April 29, Beaumont Police responded to the area of I-10 eastbound near Gulf Street in reference to a single vehicle accident where the vehicle flipped and people were apparently trapped inside, Sgt. Cody Guedry reported.

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Lumberton Police looking for suspected burglar

The Lumberton Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify the man in this photograph in reference to a burglary.

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Abbott calls for east Texans to rebuild after severe weather

Governor Greg Abbott visited Van Zandt County on May 1, following the severe weather and deadly tornadoes that struck Texas overnight. During his visit, the Governor surveyed the damage and received updates from local officials. Following the briefing, the Governor held a press conference where he called on Texans to come together to rebuild and help those affected, as well as pray for those who were lost and their families.

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Abandoned building catches fire at 2070 Oakland

At approximately 7:19 p.m. on April 28, Beaumont Fire Rescue units responded to a structure fire at 2070 Oakland. When firefighters arrived, they found the structure fully involved by flames. Firefighters made a defensive attack and were able to bring the fire under control within 30 minutes. The building appears to have been vacant with no utilities connected. The fire appears to be deliberate, and the building is a total loss.

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Mobiloil Credit Union breaks ground on new location in Mont Belvieu

Mobiloil Credit Union held a ground breaking for its newest location at 11250 Eagle Drive in Mont Belvieu Friday, April 7.

Construction of the 3700-square-foot credit union will begin this month, and the location is anticipated to open in late 2017.

Mont Belvieu Mayor Nick Dixon, city officials and chamber representatives from the Mont Belvieu area along with MOCU executive staff, board members and the building design team were present for the ground breaking. 

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Two LNG companies named 2017 Spindletop Award recipients

The Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce will present the Spindletop Award to Cheniere Energy, Inc. and Golden Pass LNG at the Chamber’s Spindletop Award Celebration, which will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 17. This is the first time ever that the award has been given to more than one recipient. 

The announcement was made at a Tuesday, April 25 press conference at the Beaumont Chamber office.

The Spindletop Award was created in 1999 to recognize larger area businesses for outstanding corporate/organizational citizenship and overall impact on our community. 

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