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Races shaping up for city councils, school board

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Last Friday was the last day to file as a candidate for city council or school board in the May 4 elections, and the results are there will be elections in both Silsbee and Kountze. No city council or school board elections will be held in Lumberton because all incumbents filed unopposed.

Kountze chamber presents awards at annual banquet

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This year’s Annual Kountze Chamber of Commerce Banquet was nothing short of successful. The event was emceed by Dr. Chet Deaver, long time Kountze native who utilized the theme “Denim and Diamonds” to describe the community. He referenced everyone as being “a diamond in the community”.

Abbott comes to Lumberton for Holt

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was welcomed by a large crowd at Nice Guy Ricky’s American Grill in Lumberton last Thursday afternoon as he came to publicly endorse Janis Holt as a candidate for District 18 state representative.

Wyatt Sawyer

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Wyatt Sawyer,21,of Lumberton,was killed in an automobile accident about 2:39 p.m.

13 propositions on ballot for March 5 GOP primary

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In addition to voting on Republican candidates in the March 5 primary to possibly face Democrats in the November election, there are a total of 13 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution which voters are asked to give their opinions.

Bailes confronts attacks in letter to constituents

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To the constituents of Hardin County; When I was elected, I took an oath to represent only one group – the great people of House District 18. With each and every vote, I see issues through the lens of how it will impact my constituents. I do not vote for the interests of Houston. I do not vote for the interests of Austin or Dallas. I vote to represent my friends and neighbors in San Jacinto, Hardin, Liberty, and East Montgomery Counties.

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.