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Disaster relief loans now available for East Texans affected by severe weather, Gov. Abbott says
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved Gov. Greg Abbott’s request for a disaster declaration for Texas communities affected by severe weather including many portions of East Texas. Texas counties in the disaster declaration include Angelina, Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Orange, Sabine, San Augustine and Tyler. On Tuesday, Trinity County Judge Danny […]
Vidor teenager injured in a wreck just northeast of Kirbyville
A Vidor teenager was injured in an early Tuesday evening wreck just northeast of Kirbyville. It happened shortly after 5:00 on Farm to Market Road 363 at the Jasper/Newton County line. DPS Sergeant Shana Clark said 18-year-old David Collier was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Blazer westbound when he went off...
Lumberton ISD announces lone finalist for superintendent
Lumberton — The Lumberton ISD Board of Trustees has named Dr. John Mathews as the lone finalist for superintendent of the district. The current superintendent, Dr. Tony Tipton, is retiring from public education after a 30 year career, including four years heading LISD. Dr. Mathews comes to Lumberton ISD...
How you can help the Silsbee Public Library recover after several inches of flood water seeped in
BEAUMONT, Texas — The Silsbee Public Library is drying out after flood waters seeped into the building Monday morning. The library's kid section saw several inches of water, but luckily all the books are still intact. However, the library lost toys, they had to rip out the carpet and...
One driver injured and another driver ticketed after early Monday morning crash
One driver received injuries and another driver received a ticket after an early Monday morning crash just south of Kirbyville. It happened shortly before 6:00 on Highway 96 near County Road 588 in the Call Junction area. Texas Department of Public Safety Sergeant Shana Clark said 50-year-old Rafeal Aldaco, of...
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