🌱 What we know about the DWI arrest after Lumberton’s US 96 crash

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In today's newsletter:

• What we know about the DWI arrest after Lumberton’s US 96 crash

Also on today's calendar: Buna Girls JV Volleyball @ Lumberton and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 73.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Commercial truck driver charged with DWI in Lumberton crash has criminal record (kfdm.com) — An 18-wheeler overturned on US 96 in Lumberton during the back-to-school morning rush, spilling wooden pallets and temporarily shutting down part of the highway. Police arrested the commercial driver on a DWI charge, and Hardin County authorities say he’s expected to be arraigned as investigators review his background and licensing.
   

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📸 Around Lumberton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lumberton

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 13

• Woodville Varsity Football @ Lumberton →
  Lumberton High School Stadium, 103 S Lhs Dr, Lumberton
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 8

• Football Media Day (Football Only)
  Lumberton H S Lumberton, TX 77657
  8:00 am
• Saturday Showcase Community Tailgate
  Lumberton H S Lumberton, TX 77657
  4:00 pm
• Saturday Showcase- Scrimmage
  Lumberton H S Lumberton, TX 77657
  6:30 pm

Tuesday August 18

• Buna Girls JV Volleyball @ Lumberton →
  Lumberton High School Stadium, 103 S Lhs Dr, Lumberton
  5:30 pm

Friday August 28

• Woodville Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Lumberton →
  Lumberton High School Stadium, 103 S Lhs Dr, Lumberton
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• EJMSMS Running Start 7th Grade
  Silsbee ISD Silsbee, TX 77656
  8:00 am
• Running Start 8th Grade
  Silsbee ISD Silsbee, TX 77656
  1:00 pm

Friday August 7

• Staff Development/Student Holiday Day
  Silsbee ISD Silsbee, TX 77656
• Volleyball at Tarkington (Scrimmage)
  Hardin-Jefferson ISD Sour Lake, TX 77659
• EJMSMS Orientation - 6th Grade
  Silsbee ISD Silsbee, TX 77656
  9:00 am
• Varsity VB @ Kountze (Scrimmage)
  Silsbee ISD Silsbee, TX 77656
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hannibal has been MISSING FOR ONE MONTH now!
  Not knowing anything about his whereabouts or safety is heartbreaking. Please, continue to share to help bring our baby home! (Nextdoor Keith Road)
• Tim does a wonderful job with my lawn.
  He is courteous, professional, and does a fantastic job every time. (Nextdoor W Chance)

• Burger King - Ghai Management Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Lumberton. Apply here.
• Ambo Properties, Inc. posted a job opening for Property Manager in Lumberton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lumberton here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Silsbee

• Williams Companies buys Momentum Midstream natural gas pipeline company (dailyenergyinsider.com)

Beaumont

• Beaumont ISD hosts first Family Connections events this week at two campuses (12newsnow.com)
• Girls Haven's Casino Night fundraiser returns to Beaumont Sept. 25 with dueling pianos (12newsnow.com)
• Beaumont's Earl Dotson reflects on career during Packers Hall of Fame induction (beaumontenterprise.com)

Vidor

• Vidor ISD mourns longtime teacher killed in Liberty County crash (12newsnow.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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