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Tipton is new superintendent
LUMBERTON — During a special school board meeting on June 25, Dr. Tony Tipton was officially named as the new superintendent for Lumberton ISD.
Woman cited after crash destroys fence line on Biscamp Road
HARDIN COUNTY — A Silsbee woman escaped injury in a single-vehicle crash on Biscamp Road in Hardin County, reported the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Local man arrested for possession of child porn
KOUNTZE — A man who claims he’s a candidate for mayor of Lumberton was arrested by the Office of the Attorney General on June 24, according to the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office jail log.
Area man wanted for outstanding warrants
WOODVILLE — The Tyler County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies are on the lookout for a man who currently has several outstanding warrants.
Positive cases surpass 200 in Hardin Co.
HARDIN COUNTY — Like most of the state, the number of positive cases continues to rise in Hardin County.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash
EVADALE — A Jasper County motorcyclist was seriously injured in a multi-vehicle crash on FM 105 on June 28, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program accepting applications
AUSTIN — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications through Aug. 28, for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). This program provides relief to producers who were impacted with price declines and marketing costs due to the spread of COVID-19.
SILSBEE POLICE REPORT
The Silsbee Police Departments reported 9 arrest in the week that ended June 23. Seven of the arrests were for outstanding warrants.