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State immigration law again on hold

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The on-again, off-again state immigration law is once more on hold while the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals considers its constitutionality. Senate Bill 4 would allow state and local law enforcement officials to arrest and deport people suspected of entering the state illegally from Mexico, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The U.S. Supreme Court last Tuesday removed a temporary hold on the law, which allowed it to take effect for several hours before the 5th Circuit court again stopped SB4 from being enforced while it considers its constitutionality.

Lots of homes, some businesses coming to town

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It is hard for me to believe but ten months have now passed since I was elected mayor. The City Manager and the city employees are doing an excellent job of creating some activity around the community.

The cost of resiliency during power outages

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Safeguarding your family, home and finances from disaster starts long before an extreme weather event occurs. When destructive storms challenge the electric grid’s reliability and cause loss of power for an extended period, many facets of everyday life are disrupted.

Lumberton Police Report

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

Northern border control bill introduced by Babin

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement on his new bill, the Remain in Canada Act (H.R. 7739), which applies President Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” policy to the U.S.-Canada border.

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 considered to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

New flagpole at county museum is dedicated to honor Glen Cook

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The Hardin County Historical Commission had a dedication ceremony for its new flagpole at the museum last Thursday, and dedicated it in honor of Glen Cook, Julie McDaniel, secretary treasurer of commission, said, “Glen has been at the museum since the museum was a concept. He helped renovate the old bank building so that it could be used as a museum. He has been there greater than ten years. His main duties are any work that needs to be done. Glen fixes or repairs anything that goes wrong.”

HOSA students show skills at Silsbee school board meet

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Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) used their skills to test blood pressure on several of the board members and guests at a regular meeting of the Silsbee school board on March 12. Also at the meeting, Vic Miller, teacher for the UIL State Champion Robotics team, presented an exciting look on the future of this program.