Hundreds of Hardin County residents were displaced because of flooding which took place between last Wednesday and last Saturday. Village Creek, Mill Creek, Beech Creek and possibly other waterways in the county began flooding Wednesday and by Thursday several bridges in the county were under…
A man who has performed with some of the greatest country music stars who ever lived will be performing at the County Seat Music Hall in Kountze at 6:30 p.m. this Saturday, April 20. When Britt Godwin was a teenager, he toured with Tommy T. Hall for two summers. He opened for George Jones for…
The annual Springtime on the Square Festival is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, April 20, in historic downtown Kountze. The free event, sponsored by the Kountze Chamber of Commerce, will take place in the historical district, located around the Kountze Public Library and the Kirby-…
The Silsbee City Council met Monday night in regular session to go over several agenda items presented to them. One of these items was a proposed ordinance that would ban the feeding of animals within the city limits on public property. Several members of the community showed up in opposition of…
Early voting in May 4 city council and school board elections begins this Monday, April 22, and continues through Tuesday, April 30. Early voting at Silsbee City Hall will be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Adalaide Balaban, Silsbee council member at large incumbent, is being challenged by Tina…
For some time, heading to college or joining the workforce have been the standard choices for teens upon high school graduation. Today, in part due to technology and social media, students have access to myriad career paths that are all but traditional. With an increasingly dynamic career…
A walk is not just good for your body, it’s also good for your soul. Physical activity, like walking, is one of the best ways to reduce stress and boost your mood. However, reports show walking rates are declining steadily in the United States. On average, 1 out of every 4 U.S. adults sits for…
Amanda Droddy, Silsbee High School tennis coach is especially proud of the SHS Junior Varsity Tennis Team. They won first place overall in the district tournament played Monday. Results were as follows: Girls Doubles: Madelyn Willis and Alicia Hoesteader played Lumberton We won 8-5 Played Bridge…
Hardin County Youth Soccer (HCYSC) will be hosting multiple youth soccer camps this summer. The first camp entitled Play and Learn Soccer (PALS) from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. from July 8 to July 11 at the Hardin County soccer fields at 7837 Park Road in Lumberton. The camp will cost $110 per person which…
Sam Spurlock, Warren senior linebacker, is surrounded by family and friends as he signs football at Hendrix College. Sam had a standout career that included being named to multiple All-State Teams (Padilla Poll and TexasHSfootball.com), 2022 District Utility Player of the Year, 2023 1st Team All-…
The Silsbee Lady Tigers left it all on the field Wednesday night with a 17-15 win over the Jasper Lady Bulldogs.. The Lady Tigers had a combined 20 hits for the game while Jasper collected 14. Big drives in the game were Madelyn Byars with a home run and Makenzie Russell with a grand slam. The…

Hundreds temporarily displaced due to flooding in Hardin County

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Hundreds of Hardin County residents were displaced because of flooding which took place between last Wednesday and last Saturday. Village Creek, Mill Creek, Beech Creek and possibly other waterways in the county began flooding Wednesday and by Thursday several bridges in the county were under water as were several low areas in the county where people found themselves trapped in their homes by high waters.

Walk your way to better health and to reduce stress

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A walk is not just good for your body, it’s also good for your soul. Physical activity, like walking, is one of the best ways to reduce stress and boost your mood. However, reports show walking rates are declining steadily in the United States.

Hardin County Youth Soccer will host camps in Lumberton

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Hardin County Youth Soccer (HCYSC) will be hosting multiple youth soccer camps this summer. The first camp entitled Play and Learn Soccer (PALS) from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. from July 8 to July 11 at the Hardin County soccer fields at 7837 Park Road in Lumberton.

W.J. Burrell

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W.J. Burrell, 96, of Evadale, Texas passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024.

Jewel Stinnett

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Jewel Ernest Stinnett, 90, of Silsbee, Texas passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was born to the late Jewel Preston Stinnett and Amanda Lou Haney.

Martha Richardson

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MARTHA RICHARDSON Martha Margaret Richardson was born January 18, 1952 in Beaumont, Texas and passed away March 6, 2024 in Sugarland, Texas. Martha is preceded in death by her parents, Dick “Bugger Red” and Catherine Richardson and her brother, Stanley “Rusty” Richardson.