🌱 Why Silsbee council killed the proposed slaughterhouse at the old hospital
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Silsbee council killed the proposed slaughterhouse at the old hospital
- How Silsbee firefighters helped contain a Hardin County event venue blaze
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 53 degrees.
- Wednesday: A brief shower or two, temps: high: 69, low: 59.
- Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 75 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Silsbee City Council unanimously rejects slaughterhouse proposal after resident opposition (12newsnow.com) — Silsbee residents packed City Hall as council members unanimously rejected an ordinance that would have allowed a slaughterhouse at the former Silsbee Doctor’s Hospital. After hearing strong concerns about the town’s growth direction, officials halted the project but encouraged the owners to consider a different business for the site.

• Multiple fire departments respond to fire at Hardin County event venue (12newsnow.com) — Firefighters, including crews from Silsbee’s Emergency Services District 6, helped battle a structure fire at the Rock N’ Dollar Ranch near Lumberton around midday Monday. The blaze was under control within about 45 minutes, though officials have not yet released details on the cause or damage.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Tuesday December 16
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Buna Girls JV Basketball @ Kirbyville
Kirbyville High School , 1100 S Margaret Ave , Kirbyville
5:30 pm
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Vidor Girls JV Basketball @ Lumberton
Lumberton High School Stadium , 103 S Lhs Dr , Lumberton
6:00 pm
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Body Art Workshop! *Pls read description
Painting with a Twist , 229 Dowlen Rd Ste 3B , Beaumont
7:00 pm
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Taco Tuesday Karaoke!
The Logon Cafe & Pub , 3805 Calder Ave , Beaumont
8:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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Fa La La La La
Painting with a Twist , 229 Dowlen Rd Ste 3B , Beaumont
7:00 pm
Friday December 19
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Early Release - 12:00 PM
Kountze ISD
Kountze, TX 77625
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Mom & Me! A Snow Filled Day
Painting with a Twist , 229 Dowlen Rd Ste 3B , Beaumont
4:30 pm
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Hardin Boys JV Basketball @ Kountze
Kountze High School , 1488 FM1293 , Kountze
6:15 pm
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Big Thicket by Lamplight
Big Thicket National Preserve , FM 420 , Kountze
6:30 pm
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Anahuac Boys Varsity Basketball @ Buna
Buna High School , 711 Co Rd 734 , Buna
7:00 pm
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Hardin Boys Varsity Basketball @ Kountze
Kountze High School , 1488 FM1293 , Kountze
7:30 pm
Saturday December 20
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All Ages! Magic in the Air
Painting with a Twist , 229 Dowlen Rd Ste 3B , Beaumont
10:30 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Shift Manager (06762) - 134 Pine Plaza Shp Center in Silsbee. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Beaumont
- Beaumont City Council to hold public hearing on censuring two members over fire chief dispute (12newsnow.com)
- Beaumont man identified as man police say died after firing shots at officers following pursuit into Beaumont from Port Arthur on Friday (12newsnow.com)
- Beaumont shelters open doors as temperatures plummet (kfdm.com)
Vidor
- Basketball Recap: Lumberton Proves Higher State Rank Is No Mistake (maxpreps.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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