COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M Forest Service urges all Texans, and especially outdoor enthusiasts, to help reduce the spread of oak wilt and invasive insects by taking preventive measures and being knowledgeable when collecting and purchasing firewood.

A TURKEY/HAM SHOOT will be held at Wiley Mae Community Baptist Church on Saturday, November 19 starting at 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to participate.

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION — The Texas A&M University System’s meteoric growth was fueled today as Regents voted to approve spending more than $328 million on capital projects across the state. The Texas A&M University System has more than $4.1 billion worth of construction projects in planning and design, construction or development in Texas.

The Chamber will have a festive meet and greet on Tuesday Dec. 13, 2022 st the Kirby Hill House from 5:30-7:30. Please bring an appetizer/finger food and come ready to enjoy some time getting to network with other chamber members. Do any of you have any suggestions on a fun game or activity for the party?

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

November 4 Taylor Stark of 5735 Acadian Lane in Beaumont, was arrested on one charge of possession of controlled substance penalty group 1 greater than or equal to four grams and less than 200 grams and one charge of tamper/fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair. Bond set at $2500 on the first charge and $5,000 on the second charge.

November 8 Justin David Thomas, 20, arrested by Officer Chris Robichaux, for an outstanding warrant. Thaison Julius Washington, 21, arrested by Officer Gregory Mouton on a Beaumont arrest warrant.

TEMPLE – Each year the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board and the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts recognize and celebrate individuals that dedicate themselves to the conservation and management of renewable natural resources. These outstanding conservationists were recognized during an awards luncheon on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at the Moody Gardens Convention Center in Galveston.

BEAUMONT – CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System is proud to unveil a new adaptive therapy playground, located on the St. Elizabeth Hospital Campus, that will improve and enhance treatment options for physical, occupational and speech therapy patients.