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Are Spurger parents strictest in America?
Are Spurger parents strictest in America?
The Sheffield family of Spurger were featured on the Country Music Television network reality program "World's Strictest Parents" recently. Here's a link to the episode featuring the Southeast Texas family.

Insurance rates could fall in Lumberton
Lumberton Fire and EMS is turning some heads in the firefighting world with a recent accomplishment that will affect everyone they serve in Emergency Services District Two. It has been announced that the district has attained an ISO rating of 4, which should cause a significant decrease in insurance premiums for homeowners in and around Lumberton.

Soldier's final salute: Sour Lake bids farewell to Winters
Hundreds of people lined the streets in Sour Lake on a wet Tuesday afternoon to pay tribute to the family of Leston “Tony” Winters, a Hardin-Jefferson graduate who was killed while on active military duty in Afghanistan this past week.

Paine named top volunteer fireman
Finding Ricky Paine at the site of a house fire or an automobile accident is not an uncommon occurrence.

Nissan prepares to open Silsbee dealership
Be it the economy or the weather or just simply bad timing, it appeared on many occasions that a new Nissan dealership might not find a life in Silsbee. With determination and a lot of patience, though, owners Dean Bernal and John Steely have seen their dream of opening a dealership here finally come to fruition.

Woman says DSL service way too slow
A petition drive is underway in the northern part of Hardin County along the FM 92 corridor for residents who are attempting to get high-speed Internet connection in their homes and businesses.

SLIDESHOW: Finding a Hidden Treasure

NEW: Hardin County Health Reports since 2008
Here are the monthly health inspection reports provided by the Hardin County Health Deparment, starting with January 2008.

Vehicle loses control and crashes into home
On Monday, July 25 an Arkansas woman visiting her parents in Kirbyville was struck by a vehicle while sitting on her bed.

Routine traffic stop nets drugs
A routine traffic stop on Farm-to-Market Road 1013 near Kirbyville resulted in the discovery of crack cocaine and the arrest of two Newton County men.

Council to hold public hearing
The Kirbyville City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 4 at 5:15 p.m. at City Hall.

Undercover operation unfolds
Two Jasper County men were arrested in a drug raid at a home in Buna on Tuesday, July 20.

JCSO nabs drug dealer
A well-known Buna man has been arrested on a first-degree felony charge of manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substance.

Olympic medalist
Special Olympics is a worldwide event and thousands of special needs athletes work hard to earn a spot in the competitions.

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Daughters: Mother accused of killing babies was secretive
A French woman who admitted to giving birth to and smothering eight babies over a 17-year period was secretive but always supportive of her family, according to two of her daughters.
Posted Friday, July 30, 2010 2:21 am CDT

New BP boss to discuss Gulf recovery
Incoming BP CEO Bob Dudley is expected to discuss the oil giant's long-term recovery efforts in the Gulf of Mexico during a news conference in Mississippi on Friday.
Posted Friday, July 30, 2010 5:48 am CDT

Grim milestone for U.S. in Afghanistan
Three U.S. soldiers were killed in two separate blasts in southern Afghanistan, making July the deadliest month for American forces since the war started nine years ago.
Posted Friday, July 30, 2010 5:53 am CDT

Soldier taken to Va. in Wikileaks probe
An Army private suspected of leaking classified material, including videos, has been transferred from Kuwait to a Marine Corps brig in Quantico, Virginia.
Posted Friday, July 30, 2010 12:48 am CDT

New Gulf leak may take 10 days to cap
An abandoned well struck by a barge in southeastern Louisiana early Tuesday is still spewing a mixture of oil, gas and water, and it could take 10 days before it is capped.
Posted Friday, July 30, 2010 5:49 am CDT

Governor appeals immigration law
The legal battle over Arizona's new immigration law entered its next stage when Gov. Jan Brewer filed an expedited appeal.
Posted Friday, July 30, 2010 5:18 am CDT

Ethics panel charges Democrat Rangel
The House ethics panel accused veteran Rep. Charles Rangel of 13 violations of House rules involving alleged financial wrongdoing and harming Congress' credibility.
Posted Friday, July 30, 2010 4:23 am CDT

Police: Ex-NBA player shot in homicide
A body found in Memphis this week was identified as former NBA player Lorenzen Wright, police said. The death was ruled a "homicide by gunshot wound."
Posted Friday, July 30, 2010 12:04 am CDT

Miramax sold for $660M
The Walt Disney Company said Friday it has agreed to sell Miramax Films for around $660 million to an investor group.
Posted Friday, July 30, 2010 4:46 am CDT

DeGeneres exits 'Idol'
Ellen DeGeneres is calling it quits after spending one season with the Fox hit "American Idol," according to a statement from the star and the network.
Posted Thursday, July 29, 2010 8:40 pm CDT