🌱 Silsbee police warn of arrest threats tied to Bitcoin ATM scams
Silsbee, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Silsbee! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Silsbee police warn of arrest threats tied to Bitcoin ATM scams
- Remembering Silsbee's Betty Lynn Shine, 75
- Silsbee resident listed on stalking charge in Jasper County report
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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📰 News we're reading
1. Hardin County officials warn residents about Bitcoin ATM scams (12newsnow.com) — Silsbee police and other Hardin County agencies are warning about increasing reports of scammers demanding Bitcoin ATM payments to avoid arrest or resolve supposed legal trouble. Real courts and police do not demand those payments. Residents should stop contact and verify claims through an independently located agency phone number. 
2. Betty Lynn Shine (easttexasbanner.com) — Betty Lynn Shine, a Silsbee native and resident, died November 6 at 75. She is survived by sisters Susan Kilcrease and Anna Beth McGuinness, both of Silsbee, and extended family. Her memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. November 19 at St. John's Episcopal Church, 1305 Roosevelt Drive, in Silsbee.
3. Jasper County Booking Report – Monday, November 9, 2026 (easttexasbanner.com) — Silsbee resident Colby Lane Graham is listed on a stalking charge in Jasper County's November 9 booking report. The report identifies the Texas Department of Public Safety as the arresting agency but provides no details about the allegation. All people listed are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
4. Football WEEK 11 RESULTS, Playoff info (therecordlive.com) — Silsbee heads into the football playoffs with an 8–2 record after beating Shepherd 41–32 in Week 11. The Tigers face Madisonville, which finished 4–6, on Friday, Nov. 13, in Lufkin as Southeast Texas teams begin bi-district play.
5. Silsbee animal shelter struggles for adoptions (fox4beaumont.com) — Silsbee's animal shelter has room for just seven dogs, leaving its new animal control officer unable to pick up more strays when kennels fill. Kaylan Evans says finding suitable homes matters more than rushing adoptions, and she posts available dogs and updates on the shelter's Facebook page.
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