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LHS student held after found using airsoft gun

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A Lumberton High School student was taken into custody Tuesday morning after being found using an airsoft gun in one of the restrooms at the high school. Lumberton Police Chief Danny Sullins said “This morning during the Lumberton High School pep rally an employee of the district heard a commotion in one of the bathrooms and saw a male student with what was believed to be an automatic firearm.

Motorcycle rider is killed in crash

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The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers are investigating a fatal crash on U.S. Highway 96, at the intersection of Andover Drive, that occurred Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

Warren man gets 20 years for manslaughter, assault

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The trial of a 25-yearold Warren man ended Tuesday evening with a jury finding him guilty of manslaughter and aggravated assault and sentencing him to 20 years in prison on each charge, with the sentences to run concurrently.

Election Tuesday on school bond, amendments

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With early voting continuing through Friday Nov. 3, Election Day is set for 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, for the $84.5 million Silsbee Independent School District bond proposal and for the proposed 14 amendments to the Texas Constitution.

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 assumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Wiley Mae Church plans Fall Festival

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A Fall Festival is scheduled for 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Wiley Mae Community Baptist Church, located at. 9823 Old Spurger Highway north of Silsbee. There will be a jump house, cupcake walk, bouncy race, ring toss, spin art Harvest Cafe, ping pong and other activities.

Lumberton Police Report

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The Lumberton 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.

Big Thicket bus tour scheduled for Nov. 4

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The public is being invited to take a day trip to the Big Thicket National Preserve with the Big Thicket Association on November 4, 2023 and enjoy a private chartered bus tour of the Big Thicket National Preserve with short guided walks at several stops along the way.