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🌱 What Groves police handled in your neighborhood last week

Good morning to you Groves! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Groves police handled in your neighborhood last week
  • Why one Groves yard could cost nearly $3,000 in fines
  • How many Groves students just crossed Lamar University’s graduation stage?

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 61 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A passing shower or two, temps: high: 69, low: 62.
  • Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 77 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• City or Groves Police Department arrests and reports for the week of Dec 3 (panews.com) — Groves residents can see last week’s police activity, including several building burglaries on Gulfway and multiple arrests across town between Dec. 3 and Dec. 6. The report lists locations and charges, from harassment and fraud to warrants and a DWI involving a child passenger.
   

• Groves man faces charges for 'accumulation of junk' on property (kfdm.com) — A Groves resident is facing several class C misdemeanor charges over long-standing junk, weeds, and fallen trees piled on a 32nd Street property, with fines that could reach about $3,000. City officials and neighbors cite safety and rodent concerns, while the city marshal stresses balancing enforcement with residents’ livelihoods.
   

• Fall commencement celebrates over 2,500 graduates (lamar.edu) — Graduates from Groves are among more than 2,500 students honored at Lamar University’s fall commencement, highlighting how many local residents are earning degrees close to home. The ceremony celebrated students from across Texas and around the world, with university leaders emphasizing resilience, adaptability, and a “can‑do” and “undo” mindset as graduates move into their next chapter.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (06669) - 4101 Main Ave in Groves. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member: Food Champion in Groves. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Groves here.

🗞 Nearby News

Port Neches

  • Robert Arnold elected mayor of Port Neches in narrow victory; Paul Lemoine wins Councilmember Place 4 seat (12newsnow.com)
  • Culinary Thrill Seeking – Exploring Local, Sleep Help, and Organic Water (orangeleader.com)
  • Big Ten puts 10 on AP All-America first team, led by 4 from Ohio State... (semissourian.com)

Nederland

  • Symphony of Southeast Texas returns with 8th annual free concert (panews.com)

Bridge City

Ok Groves! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Groves

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Groves

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.