Disclaimer: All in-character news stories are entirely fictional, and related to a roleplaying game.
Disclaimer: All news stories in this article are entirely fictional, and related to a roleplaying game. Any resemblance to real persons or events is coincidental.
Historians Dismayed Over Theft
Members of the SouthEast Texas Genealogical & Historical Society have said they are “shocked and saddened” at the apparent theft of recently discovered historical documents. The documents, a draft copy of the 1837 agreement which led to the formation of Beaumont, had recently come to light after an anonymous donation. Soon after news of their discovery was made public, the offices of the Historical Society were broken into and the documents taken. No other items were reported stolen, and police are working on the basis that the documents were stolen “to order”. Historical Society Chairman Daniel B. Churchwell said “We’re shocked. I don’t know what monetary value someone thinks the documents will have, they were of historical interest only. To have had them for such a brief time and then had them taken away is devastating.”
Police Release Professor, Students From Protective Custody
Police have released several Lamar University students and a Professor who had been taken into protective custody following several homicides on the Lamar University campus. It has now been more two months since the last attack and, with no further incidences of violence connected with the case, police believe the individuals are no longer in direct danger. Lt. Frederica Barron explained, “We believe that the killer has been scared off by the intense police pressure. We’ll continue our search of course, and fully expect to bring the fugitive to justice, but we’re confident that the individuals concerned are no longer at immininent risk of attack.” No arrests have been made in connection with the murders of several Lamar University MBA students in August and September.
Star Running Back Arrested
PNG High School Football team running back Darrell Mason has been released on bail after an arrest for drug possession. The senior was arrested last Wednesday evening at 10pm after his car was observed “driving wildly”. The arresting officer reported smelling marijuana smoke when he approached the vehicle, and conducted a search on that basis. An undisclosed amount of marijuana was apparently found on Mr Mason, and he was arrested and taken into custody. PNG High School Athletic Director, Brandon Faircloth, has said that Mason, who is on course for the most successful yardage gained by an Indians’ running back since 1983, will continue to be available for the team. “We believe in ‘innocent until proven guilty’,” he said. Many parents, however, have contacted the school expressing their concerns at the example set by such a prominent senior role model.
Late Arrival, Early Departure Angers Fans
Fans of Grammy award winning artist Trey Songz expressed “anger and frustration” after the star’s appearance last week at Beaumont’s Club Essence. The club had remained open to host the singer’s appearance despite cancelling all other events after the death of manager Charles Jordan a few days earlier. Fans waited some 90 minutes from the scheduled start time of Trey Songz’s performance before the singer appeared, and were enraged when he left the stage after only three numbers. LaTrixia Hightower, who had travelled from Orange to see the show, said “I thought it was a joke at first. We didn’t mind him being late, all stars do that. But he was only on stage for no more than 10 minutes, and then he was gone! Everyone was hanging out at first, thinking he was going to come back, but then they started shoving and complaining.” Club Essence waitress, Clara Harris, said “We worked really hard to keep the club open for this performance, despite the tragedy we suffered, because we knew how many people were excited to see the show. Then Trey Songz was only here for a little while and he walked off. He wouldn’t talk to anyone, just kept saying something about ‘bad vibes’ and then he left.”
Police Concerned At Gas Station Attacks
Port Arthur police have expressed “increasing concern” at a number of late night attacks at local gas stations. Four attacks have occurred in the past week, with victims accosted as they returned to their cars after purchasing items. Though no serious injuries were suffered, police are advising extreme vigilance to anyone using a gas station between the hours of 1am and 5am in the Port Arthur area. “We believe we’re looking for a blond, bearded man in his late thirties or early forties. The public should be extremely wary of any stranger approaching them at local gast stations.”
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