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LUMBERTON POLICE REPORT
The Lumberton Police Department reported 10 arrests from April 6-12.
RIBBON CUTTING
The Silsbee Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting March 26 for Sweet Cheek Cafe and Catering, located at 470 North 7th Street in Silsbee. Pictured with the owners Kit and Pam Taylor (center) are Chamber board members (left to right) Janie Hopkins, Dana Hancock, Kellie Buckner, Mark Hill, Chamber Executive Director Sonja Kelley, Kathy Watson, Terri Morrison, Brandi Hare and Bridget Gilder, Chamber board president. PHOTO BY DANNIE OLIVEAUX
Lone Star State residency up for grabs for isle artist
A once in a lifetime opportunity is on offer that will see one Shetland-based artist travel to Texas for a month before presenting an online exhibition.
Majority of industries show increase or retention of jobs
BEAUMONT — Labor market data released today from the Texas Workforce Commission indicates the February 2021 unemployment rate rose slightly to 11.8 percent for the Beaumont- Port Arthur metropolitan area (MSA), an increase of 0.2 percent from January’s rate of 11.6 percent.
Court approves amending policy for employees working during emergencies
KOUNTZE — The Hardin County Commissioners Court approved an amendment for employees called out for an emergency during the week the county has an approved holiday; the employee will be paid overtime for actual hours worked depending on department head approval.
Brookshire Brothers consolidates Lumberton pharmacies
LUMBERTON — Brookshire Brothers is consolidating its two Lumberton pharmacies, beginning April 23.
Warren man arrested on child porn charges
WARREN — A Tyler County resident was arrested April 6 on child pornography charges.
SILSBEE POLICE REPORT
The Silsbee Police Department reported 9 arrests from April 6-12.
Job Fair scheduled for April 20
LUMBERTON — Lumberton ISD will host a Job Fair from 4-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, at the Performing Arts Center, 103 S. LHS Drive.