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Fishing fun for special needs community set; sign up with Adaptive Sports for Kids

NEDERLAND — All special needs athletes participating in an upcoming fishing tournament are going to catch a fish if Allen Nation has anything to say ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, September 1, 2021 12:36 am

Local

Nederland City Council voices support for airport development; awaits construction details

NEDERLAND — One by one, the members of Nederland’s City Council voiced their appreciation of and support for a proposed retail and industrial development on ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Tuesday, August 31, 2021 12:32 am

Columns

STEPHEN HEMELT — Artist Valerie Simoneaux’s work brightens up Boston up & down the Avenue

Visitors to Boston Avenue have certainly noticed a change in the past few years. New businesses are open, there is a plan to redevelop nearly ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Monday, August 30, 2021 12:05 am

Local

Nederland nears budget approval with county’s lowest tax rate; upgrades planned

NEDERLAND — The lowest tax rate in Jefferson County, parks and streets improvement and an increase in water and sewer rates are benchmarks within the ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Friday, August 27, 2021 12:36 am

Columns

STEPHEN HEMELT — You can be the voice for child who needs to be heard

Approximately 90 volunteers are working in Jefferson County to provide a voice for children in need. In fact, according to CASA of Southeast Texas, those ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, August 21, 2021 12:05 am

Local

PHOTOS — Randy Sonnier takes seat on Nederland City Council

NEDERLAND — Randy Sonnier took the ceremonial oath of office this week as the newest member of the Nederland City Council. He was officially sworn ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Friday, August 20, 2021 12:10 am

Local

Airport development could hinge on Nederland City Council support

NEDERLAND — A commercial land developer with plans for approximately 50 acres of property near Jack Brooks Regional Airport would like a show of support ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Thursday, August 19, 2021 12:34 am

Local

PHOTO GALLERY — Breastfeeding event starts strong, will continue

The infant mortality rate locally is higher than the state average, which prompted the Jefferson Healthy Texas Mothers and Babies Coalition formation and access to ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Tuesday, August 17, 2021 12:24 am

Local

Former Nederland councilman talks COVID death of family member

Emmett Hollier announced on social media Sunday the death of his brother-in-law, Wayne Wiltz, due to complications related to COVID-19. The death has rocked his ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Tuesday, August 10, 2021 12:27 am

community

New Nederland councilman’s first meeting follows COVID diagnosis

NEDERLAND — Randy Sonnier served at his first Nederland City Council meeting remotely this week following his unfortunate connection to the national COVID-19 pandemic. “I ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Thursday, August 5, 2021 12:26 am

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