A wedding they won’t forget

Cailyn McRossie-Martinez and Brandon Martinez of Boulder, CO were married recently and, boy, did they have a wedding reception they’ll never forget. For one thing, the day featured what was described as monsoon rains and then a bear showed up at their wedding reception.

Congratulations, to our teachers earning the Teacher Incentive Allotment designation!

Mexican revolution spills over into Texas

In the running war with Mexican bandits, six U.S. Army cavalrymen fought a brief battle with hit-and-run raiders on Aug. 10, 1915 twenty-five miles on the Texas side of the Rio Grande. It was only a matter of time before the violent convulsions racking Mexico would spill over the border.

Beaumont man guilty in precious metals scam resulting in over $1 million loss to victims

A Beaumont man has pleaded guilty to federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Michael James White, 34, pleaded guilty to wire fraud charges before U.S. Magistrate Judge Zack Hawthorn on August 1, 2023.

Exhilarate the senses: Growing ‘zesty’ garlic

Once garlic is harvested, it must be ‘cured’ for several weeks for optimum quality. Allow garlic stems (leaves) and roots (soil attached) to remain intact during the curing process for the best ‘long-term’ storage results.

Warm water boosts NOAA hurricane prediction to above normal chances

Due to current ocean and atmospheric conditions, such as recordwarm sea surface temperatures, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center—a division of the National Weather Service— has increased their prediction for the ongoing 2023 Atlantic hurricane season to an “above normal” level of activity from a...

Former VISD junior high choir director found guilty of child sexual assault

Former Vidor Independent School District junior high choir director Robin Corley has been sentenced to 34 years in prison after being found guilty of sexual assault of a child.

Looking Back 8/15/2018