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Playground equipment, feeding stray animals tabled by council

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The Silsbee City Council met in regular session Monday, March 18, to discuss a variety of agenda topics. One of the items tabled was the acquisition of new playground equipment for 21st Street park. They voted to table a proposal to accept the budget for the new equipment which will range between $89,000 and $132,000 depending on what bid the council accepts. The council will consider finalizing an agreement on which equipment to use and attempt to approve the item in their regular meeting.

Betsy Richter to get Excellence in Education Award

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As the landscape of education evolves through the years, one constant remains—the heart of a teacher. The commitment and passion these educators bring to the classroom, laying the foundation for future leaders, never changes. Silsbee ISD is proud to be home to such passionate and dedicated heroes, with one shining brightly—Mrs. Betsy Richter, recipient of the prestigious Wayne A. Reaud Excellence in Education Award by the Beaumont Foundation. The Reaud Excellence in Education Award, as described by the Beaumont Foundation, is a celebration of outstanding contributions made by teachers. It acknowledges individuals whose leadership and dedication inspire a spirit of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities.

Columns wanted for Easter section

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Easter is March 31 and The Bee will have a special Easter section in next week’s issue. Ministers of local and area churches are invited to write and submit a column about the resurrection no later than Monday, March 25.

Buna man is killed in motorcycle wreck

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A 44-year-old Buna man was killed on Tuesday of last week when the the Suzuki motorcycle he was riding was in collision with a Honda Accord. The accident occurred shortly after 9 p.m.

Hardin County Sheriff’s Report

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The Hardin County Sheriff’s Department has released the following information. Each individual named in this report is considered to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Silsbee Police Report

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The Silsbee Police Department has released the following information. Each individual named in this report is assumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Lumberton Police Report

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The Lumberton Police Department has released the following information. Each individual named in this report is considered to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.