Collective Soul: Dean Roland, Jesse Triplett, Ed Roland, Will Turpin and Johnny Rabb (Courtesy of Collective Soul)
For many rock fans, hearing the opening chords of “Shine” instantly transports them back to the 1990s. But for members of Collective Soul, the song is more than a signature hit – it’s the beginning of a career that has spanned more than 30 years with no signs of slowing down.Some bands chase trends…
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As families gear up for Fourth of July festivities, CHRISTUS Health is urging the community to use extra caution with fireworks and to follow proper safety practices to prevent holiday injuries.According to the American Fireworks Standards Laboratory, more than 13,000 people suffered fireworks-…
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Orange Community Players is hosting open auditions for “Always A Bridesmaid” by Jones Hope Wooten, directed by Dexter Broussard, on July 13 and 14 at the Hattman theater, 3330 Bowling Ln. in Orange, beginning each day at 6:30 p.m. The production will run the weekends of Aug. 21 and Aug. 28.Current…
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Gather around a campfire and enjoy some s’mores with Sea Rim State Park, 19335 S. Gulfway Dr. in Sabine Pass, on July 4, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Adult entry fees are $4 each; children under 12 are admitted re of charge.Guests are encouraged to bring water, bug spray and sunscreen. For more information,…
Kittens at Beaumont Animal Care
Beaumont Animal Care (BAC), the city-backed animal shelter, is offering assistance to residents in the form of a free spay and neuter program, all in hope of curbing unwanted animals brought into the world without a home to live in.According to BAC, the main reason the shelter stays at maximum…
Sommer Lauren Billingsley
A 35-year-old man was arrested June 28 for injury to a child, according to the Orange County jail report.Joseph Andrew Bowen, 35, was charged and booked into the Orange County Jail on June 28 for injury to a child. He was being held as of press time under a $150,000 bond.Other Orange County arrests…
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Numerous arrests were made recently by law enforcement agencies in Hardin County, according to the jail report. Arrested were:June 30 — Hunter Dean-Thomas Gray, 18, possession of a controlled substance, $50,000 bond; James Larry Flower, 63, DWI, $1,500 bond;June 28 — Waylon James Parsons, 42,…
L T Savoy
At 6:52 p.m. June 24, Beaumont Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 2100 block of Delaware Street.The driver, identified as L T Savoy, 41, of Beaumont, reportedly fled on foot from the vehicle but was quickly apprehended. After being taken into custody, officers…
Larry Williams
A Beaumont man was arrested after a standoff with police June 25.The Beaumont Police Department (BPD) reported that, at 6:08 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of Rena Street in reference to a disturbance.Officers arrived on scene and the suspect — identified as Larry Williams, 25, of…
J. Santos Reyes Martinez
June 29, Hardin County District Attorney Rebecca Walton announced that Judge Steve Thomas of the 356th District Court found J. Santos Reyes Martinez, 65, guilty of indecency with a child, a second-degree felony. The offense occurred in Batson in 1994.Martinez was sentenced to the maximum term of 20…
