WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today issued the following statement in response to statements by Biden administration officials that they are prepared to accept Iran’s terms for entering a new nuclear deal: “A year ago, Joe Biden gave Afghanistan to the Taliban. Now he intends to give a nuclear arsenal to Iran. The details of this deal are only now emerging, but we already know they will be catastrophic to the national security of America and our allies, and to the safety of Americans.

The Jefferson County Bar Association is sponsoring a FREE telephonic legal advice appointment opportunity for Southeast Texas veterans this month. Volunteer attorneys will answer civil legal questions for veterans on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

WOODVILLE, TX – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement after meeting with Tyler County Sheriff Bryan Weatherford, Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby, Liberty County Sheriff Bobby Rader, and Hardin County Sheriff Mark Davis.

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.

According to a Press Release from Silsbee ISD, Silsbee junior Cara Heisner has been selected has been selected to participate in Congressman Brian Babin’s Students Congressional Advisory Council (SCAC).

From Staff Reports Kountze- The driver education platform Driving-Tests is now available free in the computer center at Kountze Public Library. Patrons can access the Driving-Tests program online at the library to start preparing for their DMV exam. The program is designed to help beginners as well as more experienced drivers (teenagers, renewal applicants or senior citizens).

The Lumberton 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.

Silsbee Women’s Club Kick off meeting is August 25 at 11:00 a.m. at St.

Hardin County- TEA released district and campus Accountability Reports for the 2021-2022 school year on Monday, August 15. All districts and campuses received a rating of A, B, C, or Not Rated for the 2021-2022 school year.

Silsbee Police received a call in reference to a report of gun shots in the 400 block of Kirby Street, yesterday at 1:57 a.m. According to Police Chief Sean Blackwell, circumstances at the scene indicate that the shooting took place from the roadway.