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Kountze city administrator terminated immediately

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Rod Hutto, who had been the Kountze city administrator for about the last 26 years, was terminated immediately by the Kountze City Council in a special meeting Monday afternoon. The council met briefly in open session, then went into executive session for about an hour.

Hundreds without power, roofs damaged by storm

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Hardin County got a little unexpected rain Thursday night which was good, but the thunderstorm caused a lot of roof damage and downed power lines just north of Silsbee. The Silsbee Fire Department began getting calls shortly before 6 p.m.

Illegal outdoor burning continues despite ban

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Reports of illegal outdoor burning are being reported in various places throughout Hardin County even though the county banned outdoor burning several weeks ago and it continues to be in place. Lack of enough rain and dry ground and dry vegetation have created the need for the ban, according to county officials.

Silsbee high school senior receives national recognition

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London Jessie, a Silsbee High School senior, has earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students’ hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance. The academic honors for rural area, Black, Indigenous, and/ or Latino students are an opportunity for students to share their strong academic achievements with colleges and scholarship programs that are seeking to recruit diverse talent.

Getting It Right

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The Silsbee Bee incorrectly reported last week that the Kountze Farmers Market is held on the second Saturday of each month. Donya McLauren, chamber president, said, “We ask every month what date is best for vendors next month.” The next Kountze Farmers Market will be on Saturday, Sept.

Silsbee Police Report

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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.

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.

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.