The historic Kirby Hill House in Kountze was the perfect location last Friday for the Big Thicket Art, History and Literacy Social. The event served as a time to recognize winners in the Kountze Summer Reading Program competitions and also to honor volunteers.

A story by Blake Bertrand of the South East Texas Arts Council (SETAC) in last week’s issue of The Bee outlined details of how the mural of the train near the underpass on Hwy 327 came to be, but did not actually describe the mural.

The Hardin County Commissioners Court, at a regular meeting on July 11, approved a three percent cost of living pay increase for all county personnel and elected officials beginning Oct. 1.

Capital Highlights Texas House Democrats unveiled a $20.9 billion plan for property tax relief that drops tax rates, increases the homestead exemption, gives annual rebates to renters, and includes pay raises for teachers, the Austin American- Statesman reported. The newest proposal comes as the Legislature continues wrangling over the issue in the second special session this year.

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People in Southeast Texas are being warned of scammers who are calling asking for donations to assist veterans, retired law enforcement officers, families of deceased veterans or law enforcement officers, etc.

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.

Jim Moss, a well-known Baptist evangelist, will be the speaker for a revival meeting July 16-20 at the Wiley Mae Community Baptist Church, located at 9823 FM 2937 near Silsbee. Services will be at 11 a.m.

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 Hardin County Sheriff’s Departmenthasreleased the following information. Each individual named in this report is assumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.