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JISD employee terminated; Investigation underway amid reports of teachers aid striking student

The grandmother of a 6-year-old child attending Few Primary School says she wants answers about what happened to her grandson. Jackie Spearman said Friday that she was shocked when her grandchild, whom she describes as being autistic, indicated to her and others that an employee of the school had hit him across the hand with a ruler.

Jasper, TX · 12h
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Polk County voters split from statewide voters in historic general election

Texans turned out in droves during the Nov. 3 midterm general election and Polk County was no exception, with 39% of the registered voters in the county casting ballots. However, Polk County’s election returns did not mirror those of the statewide returns. Early voting turnout throughout the state was...

Polk County, TX · 2d
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LBS BBQ stakes a claim to the best barbecue in Orange County

The separation of Jefferson and Orange counties by the Neches River in Southeast Texas is both geographic and cultural. To the west are saltgrass prairies stretching toward the rest of Texas, while the river's east bank marks the beginning of the piney woods extending into Louisiana. Perhaps it is this...

Orange County, TX · 1d
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THURSDAY NIGHT LIGHTS! | Previews of all four of tonight’s playoff games: Carthage-Ford, Overton-Evadale, Gladewater-Malakoff & Tatum-Winnsboro

EDITOR’S NOTE: Here are brief previews for each of Thursday night’s University Interscholastic League (UIL) high school playoff games. We’ll have coverage of these games tonight and on Friday morning, and we’ll also add previews for each of the Friday night games here on ETBlitz.com, as well.

Evadale, TX · 1d
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Pirates lose on Senior Night, but turn focus to playoffs

SHEPHERD — Senior Night at Pirate Stadium brought out the best of Pirate Nation Friday evening as Shepherd welcomed the Silsbee Tigers for the final regular-season game of 2026. Although the final score favored Silsbee, 41-32, the Pirates gave their hometown crowd plenty to cheer about. What began as...

Shepherd, TX · 2d

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Jasper Hospital District Eyes Warehouse for New EMS Station as Calls Surge

Ambulances sit parked outside in the weather at the leased facility Allegiance Mobile Health currently uses in Jasper County, and district secretary-treasurer James Gunter says the company has run out of room inside. Jasper Hospital District leaders are now moving to convert an existing warehouse into a new EMS station, aiming to give the growing ambulance operation a permanent home.

Jasper County, TX · 2d

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Beaumont United community honors Tayrn Duhon at school tribute

Students, staff and community members gathered at Beaumont United High School to remember a fallen 17-year-old.

Beaumont, TX · 14h

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Birthright of Beaumont seeks volunteers to expand free pregnancy support services

Beaumont, TX — If you’ve been looking for a way to lend a hand close to home, Birthright of Beaumont says it could use a few more friendly faces. After providing free, confidential assistance to more than 400 women and families across Southeast Texas in 2025, the non-profit is now actively recruiting local volunteers to join its support team.

Beaumont, TX · 2d

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Boil Water Notice for some customers in Deweyville, Orange County

DEWEYVILLE — Community Public Water Systems has issued a Boil Water Notice for its customers in Deweyville and part of Orange County. Boil Water Notice for Community Public Water Systems. Due to a main line being cut by a contractor, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the...

Deweyville, TX · 16h

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In Southeast Texas, tax measure defeats put focus on Hinojosa school funding plan

Why does Hinojosa's school funding plan depend on legislative approval?. Beaumont — Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa has pledged to boost public school funding and raise teacher pay, proposals that could be closely watched in Southeast Texas after voters in Nederland and Lumberton recently rejected school tax measures, leaving both districts reviewing their budgets.

Texas · 1d

Beaumont Enterprise

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Silsbee ready for playoff shootout with Madisonville in first round

Silsbee's first-round game against Madisonville figures to be an entertaining matchup featuring plenty of points.

Silsbee, TX · 1d

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BISD board agenda includes possible discussion of superintendent behind closed doors

BEAUMONT — The agenda for the Beaumont ISD Board of Managers meeting next week includes a personnel item that could include discussion of Superintendent Sandi Massey in executive session behind closed doors. The executive session for the Thursday, November 19 meeting, which begins at 5 p.m., is listed under...

Beaumont, TX · 8h