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Harmony students give back to community

Students of the Harmony Science Academy in Beaumont donated $1,500 to the Salvation Army to help needy families in Southeast Texas.

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Orange County districts sound alarm

Dr. James Colbert

Texas public schools are in a state of disarray and failure and it’s up to the people of Texas to do something about it.

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Contestants for 2013 Mr. Habitat announced

Here he comes, Mr. Habitat! Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson County announced the contestants for the Mr. Habitat 2013 title. The competition is part of the organization’s 2013 Mr. Habitat: Heartthrob Fundraiser. The group met with media on Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Goodfella’s Restaurant in Beaumont to introduce the contestants and discuss exciting upcoming events.

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10-year sentence in murder-for-hire plot

David Houston Sartin

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Archivist seeks missing editions of Lamar newspaper

Newspapers contain a wealth of history — chronicling war, tragedy and triumph. They capture a page of time, frozen for all to see.

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Mother honored for her sons’ donation

Valerie Fourtunia

A mother from Beaumont was honored for her sons’ tissue donations in the Christus Hospital – St. Elizabeth lobby Friday, Dec. 14, in Beaumont.

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Eggnog Thursday at the McFaddin-Ward House

The McFaddin-Ward House is hosting an evening of holiday cheer Dec. 20 — “Eggnog Thursday.” Join the fun and get into the holiday spirit with this chance to see the historic home with halls bedecked with festive decorations in celebration of Christmas. Tasty treats and delicious eggnog will be served in the visitor’s center of the museum, and attendees can take advantage of a self-guided tour. The community is invited to attend from 5 to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

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Timely tip assists in Coast Guard rescue

Petty Officer 2nd Class Bradley Pigage, an Air Station Houston rescue swimmer, r

A 33-year-old man was rescued by a Coast Guard aircrew when his boat ran aground Friday, Dec. 14, approximately 7 miles southeast of Port Arthur.

The daughter of an employee from Dustin Gulf Seafood reported the missing man to Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders, saying that the man had not arrived at his usual time.

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LU alumnus repairs ceremonial mace for graduation

ceremonial mace

As the academic processionals march through the Montagne Center for Lamar University’s commencement ceremonies this Saturday, Dec. 15,they will follow a university mace that received a recent facelift thanks to the work of a Lamar alumnus.

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Lamar University to confer almost 1,200 degrees Saturday, Dec. 15

Regina Rogers

Lamar University is scheduled to confer 1,193 degrees at fall commencement Saturday, Dec. 15, in the Montagne Center. Community activist Regina Rogers will be the keynote speaker.

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