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Lumberton ISD announces lone finalist for superintendent

Lumberton ISD announces lone finalist for superintendent

LUMBERTON — Lumberton ISD officials announced their lone finalist as superintendent. Dr. Tony Tipton was named to replace Dr. Gerald Chandler to head the school district. Chandler announced his resignation in March.

GRADUATION 2020

For the first time in more than 2 months, members of the Silsbee High School Senior Class of 2020 was able to come together for the annual commencement ceremony at Tiger Stadium on May 29.

CAR FIRE

A Silsbee Fire Department firefighter extinguishes flames from a car fire on May 20 near the intersection of U.S. Highway 96 and Andover Road, south of Silsbee. No one was injured in the fire as the driver and passenger managed to escape the flames...

Graduations set Friday with chance of rain

Graduation for 4 local high schools is set for Friday, May 29, after the Texas Education Agency released guidelines for conducting “outdoor in-person” ceremonies due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Former superintendent, mayor dies

For the second time in 4 days, Silsbee lost another community leader.

Seven injured in separate crashes

HARDIN COUNTY — First responders were busy on May 17 with 4 major accidents in the Silsbee area in a 14-hour period. A total of 7 people were injured and taken to Beaumont hospitals.

News

LEGAL NOTICE

INVITATION TO BIDDERS

Abbott surges state resources in response to protest violence

AUSTIN — Gov.

By DANNIE OLIVEAUX

LUMBERTON POLICE REPORT

The Lumberton Police Department reported 22 arrests recently with 11 for outstanding warrants, one was for a Class C misdemeanor and another for a third-degree felony.

Help beautify Silsbee by entering ‘Fire Hydrant Painting and Decorating Competition’

The Silsbee Bee, in connection with the Silsbee Fire Department and City of Silsbee, is hosting a “Fire Hydrant Painting and Decorating Competition” during June, according to Bee Publisher Danny Re

Sports

Croley is new head softball coach at LHS

LUMBERTON — A longtime Oak Ridge assistant coach will be the new head softball coach for the Lumberton Lady Raiders next season.

By Staff Reports

High school athletes can begin limited summer strength, conditioning June 8

All high school athletes can begin limited summer strength and conditioning on Monday, June 8, but must follow requirements and guidelines due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic which has begun

By Dannie Oliveaux

TPWC approves hunting, saltwater fishing regulation changes

AUSTIN — Hunting and saltwater fishing regulations for the 2020-2021 season were approved by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at its public meeting held online May 21.

By Staff Reports

Teel fourth at Oklahoma event

GUTHRIE, Okla.

By From Staff Reports

Lifestyle

SPL Summer Reading Program starts June 1

Due to the COVID-19 virus, the Silsbee Public Library (SPL) will be conducting the Summer Reading Program online.

By Pam Hartt

Frank’s Jewelry closing after 74 years of business

Big stores are closing all over the U.S., including iconic stores like Sears, J.C. Penny’s, Kmarts, and Nordstroms. However, it's hard to accept stores in Silsbee closing.

By Danny Reneau

RIBBON CUTTING

The Silsbee Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on May 12 for Cricket Wireless, located at 990 North 5th Street.

Council conducts first live meeting since pandemic began

LUMBERTON — The Lumberton City Council met May 11 and was one of the first city councils in Hardin County to hold a live meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March.

By Danny Reneau

Obituaries

Robert Samuel Guy

Robert Samuel Guy, 69, of Silsbee passed away May 27, 2020 at his residence.

Rhonda Jean Simmons

Rhonda Jean Simmons, 54, of Silsbee, died Saturday, May 23, 2020.

Nelda Fay Walcott

Nelda Fay Wolcott, 87, a native of Evadale and of Kountze, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020.

Ola Mae Smith

Ola Mae Smith, 86, of Kountze, died Monday, June 1, 2020.

Photo Galleries

GIRLS BI-DISTRICT

Girl and her goat

An unidentified girls walks her goat around the ring Oct. 19 during the Hardin County Youth Project Show and Auction at the John Blair Pavilion in Kountze.