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Lumberton Police Report

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The Lumberton Police Department released the following information. Each individual named in this report is assumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Game warden drone yields positive outcomes

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AUSTIN – Three recent incidents requiring game warden drone support and successful coordination with local law enforcement led to an arrest in east Texas and two rescues of lost individuals in the hill country.

Real Christmas trees add value to Texas economy

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Christmas trees have been a tradition in the United States for over a century and today, when most families begin searching for the perfect Christmas tree, it comes down to one question – real or artificial?

$ 10 Makes a Big Difference

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LUFKIN – Looking for a simple way to make a big impact in your community this holiday season? Brookshire Brothers, a Lufkin, Texas-based employee owned grocery chain, makes it easy for you to play a part in the fight against food insecurity. For just $10, Brookshire Brothers customers can purchase a Brown Bag of Hope containing enough shelf-stable products to feed a family of four.

Family and Friends Day Service Sunday

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The Word Church will be having their Family and Friends Day Service Sunday, December 4 from 11:40 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the YYAFA Center located at 170 Hwy 418 in Silsbee. Dinner will be served. Pastor of the church is Nathaniel Scott III.

Christmas Lighted Parade is Saturday

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The Christmas Lighted Parade will be December 3 at dusk which is at approximately 6:00 p.m. This will be the 28th annual lighted parade in Silsbee and has become known all over Southeast Texas as one of the best in the region.

Missing man found dead

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Jasper County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Scotty Duncan announced early Tuesday afternoon that a missing Evadale man had been found dead. The discovery occurred as the Jasper County Emergency Corps and deputies were conducting a ground search.

Silsbee Fire Dept. report for November

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The Silsbee Fire Department reported this week that the new contractual arrangement where Acadian Ambulance Service provides ambulance service to the people in Fire District ESD No. 6 is working out well. Last month the service received 138 calls.

Tree lighting December 6

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The Hardin County Courthouse Tree Lighting will be Tuesday, Dec. 6th from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. The tree is located in the atrium and most of the activities will take place on the front steps to the courthouse.