For the 30th consecutive month Texas showed job growth, reaching just under 14 million jobs and outpacing the nation in its annual rate of employment growth, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.

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The Silsbee 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.

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.

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.

The names of Matt Dulaney and McInnis Construction were misspelled in a story on the front page of last week’s edition of The Bee, announcing that the grand opening for the new fire station at FM 418 and Fifth Street is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21.

To my friends, family, and citizens of Hardin County, Texas, my name is Matthew Minick, and I am announcing my intentions to seek re-election for County Attorney of Hardin County, Texas. I am a long-time, proud resident of Hardin County. Hardin County is my home, and my wife, Kaltrina, and I intend to see our children, Connor and Chloe, grow up in the same amazing community that continues to embrace us.

Back by popular demand, the Beaumont Art League presents the Under $100 Show. All works of art need to be priced under $100.

A much-needed new scoreboard has been erected at Kirby Memorial Stadium. The old one had to be repaired often, and about midway in the season last year, it quit working at all.

The McFaddin-Ward House and Lamar University’s Center for History and Culture of Southeast Texas and the Upper Gulf Coast are hosting a unique outdoor event exploring the history and sounds of swamp pop music on Friday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m. on the museum’s lawn (located at 1906 McFaddin Avenue in Beaumont).