Jael Ortega, 17, suffered severe head and chest injuries in an auto collision on Friday, 26 February. Despite the best efforts of medical professionals at the highly regarded hospital, Mr Ortega slipped into a coma a week ago from which he never awoke.

Staff and students at Port Arthur’s Memorial High School gathered yesterday evening to pay tribute to the popular honors student. Senior Counselor Darla Shirley said, “I just can’t believe it. He was a kid with such a bright future, and we were desperate for him to pull through. It’s a tragedy.”

In related news, police will not press serious charges against the three students who were questioned on DUI charges after the collision. Officer David Beran of the Port Arthur police said, “Although two of the minors had clearly been drinking, it seems that the driver was sober. Two students have been charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor, and fined. We sympathise with the family of Mr Ortega, but it seems clear that this was a terrible accident and not the result of drunk driving.”

We need to make sure it is awesome!

Folks who can go give Lacey a hand cleaning house should do so and let me know so you get your prestige.

I won’t be home until late Saturday evening but I am able to check my mail and I have my phone if someone needs to call.

We spoke with a member of a guerrilla gardening group who wished to remain anonymous. “We’ve petitioned the city council to address the issues of local pollution, public eyesores and general neglect to no effect, so we’re taking matters into our own hands,” they said. “We know that what we’re doing is illegal, but we’re hoping that the police will realise that all we’re doing is giving our own time and resources to make our city cleaner and prettier for all its residents.”

A police spokesman said, “While we have some sympathy with the aim of improving the local environment, illegal action isn’t the way to go about it.”

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Three other students of Memorial High School are being questioned by police on DUI charges after the two car collision.

Ortega was ranked #2 in his year and was well known in the local community for his volunteer work. Senior Counselor Darla Shirley said, “It’s terrible. Jael was a real asset to the school and the community, and has a bright future ahead of him. We’re all praying for his recovery.”

If you need full information on the venue location then please email Shelley at dc@beaumontcamarilla.com.

7.30pm – Meeting and game announcements.

8.00pm – Game on … we can stay until 1.00am.

Sodas and snacks will be for sale for 50 cents each. Site fee is $2.00.

Hope to see you there!

“We want to provide a truly exceptional health and fitness experience to our clients,” said manager Joyce Radley. “We have best facilities possible, 24-hour secure access, personal training and personal attention.

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We had issues with the original hotel. They were experiencing difficulty and sort of closed down.

Lucky for us we are able to UPGRADE to a finer hotel with a nice extra room for meetings! Below is all the information for the new hotel. I am sorry for the late notice but I just found out myself. Those of you who had reservations shouldn’t need to worry as the cards are not charged until you are checked in/out.

The particulars of the day are as follows:

We will still have our social at Golden Corral from 2:00-4:30 for those who want to join us. Weston’s talk is on hold for the moment. Tomorrow I should know if we can slip into the room a bit early to let him talk as we set up. Charity is still on……..photos too.

Game times are 7:00pm-1:00am.

Registration is sort of like Weston’s talk. I am going to see if we can slip in a few minutes early to give us maximum gaming time.

The cool thing about the hotel is that they have a lovely waterfall area as well as a bar should anyone want to purchase a drink and sit around and socialize after the game.

Please email me if you have ANY questions!! rizzella@gmail.com

If you don’t have email feel free to call me: 409-679-7127

Hotel Information

The new hotel is the Holiday Inn Beaumont Plaza, 3950 I-10 South, Beaumont, Texas 77705.

Hotels located near the game site are a bit less expensive. There are also some a bit farther down the road but these are a few closer to the game site.

Comfort Suites
5955 Walden Road
Beaumont, Texas
409-840-6001
Room rate: $89.99 (single king)

LaQuinta
5820 Walden Road
Beaumont, Texas
409-842-0002
Room rate: $102.00

Candlewood Suites
5355 Clearwater Court
Beaumont, Texas
409-842-9000
1-800-770-5675
Room rate: $109.65 single, $118.15 double, $135.15 suite

Super 8
3995 I-10 South
Beaumont, Texas
409-842-9300
Room rate: $76.00 king
$89.00 double

Beaumont Red Roof Inn & Suites
2310 IH-10 S.
Beaumont, TX 77707
(409) 842-8200
Room rate: $64.99 (double and king sized bed)

Residence Inn
5380 Clearwater Ct.
409-434-0600
Room rate: $95.00 (all rooms)

Hilton Garden Inn
www.stayhgi.com
3755 IH-10
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 842-5646
Room rate: $99.00

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Any or all of the above, send them to Kevin Brian at paradoxprophet@gmail.com.

First Stage Of Hotel Beaumont Development Complete

Lionza Holdings, owners of Hotel Beaumont, have announced the completion of the first stage of the redevelopment of Hotel Beaumont. “Bar Kun”, a Japanese themed bar, is due to open on 8 December after work was completed this week. Redevelopment project manager Alessia Lombardo said, “it’s just the first part of a large scale redevelopment, and there’s a lot of work still to be done. But we’re delighted that the first part of the development is complete and we’re going to be letting customers in to enjoy the first part of an exciting new aspect to Beaumont’s nightlife”. Bar Kun will be hosting an invite only opening party on 7 December, and opening its doors to the public the day after.

Local Billionaire Returns Home

Tom Hicks has returned to his home in Port Arthur for the first time since the recent arson attack on his property. Police have made no arrests following the attack on several buildings on Mr Hicks’ estate, stating that they believe it was an isolated incident with no deeper motivations. Mr Hick’s spokesman said, “Mr Hicks is delighted that the property is repaired. Port Arthur is his home, and he intends for it to remain so. He’s disappointed that no arrests have been made, but he has no intention of reducing his involvement in the local area, a place where he grew up and is proud to come from.”

Council Discusses Urban Clearance Plans

Beaumont City Council has been discussing what has been described as an “aggressive urban clearance plan”. Councilman Audwin M Samuel of Ward 3 proposed that the Council address the increasing number of long term derelict properties in the city, either through redevelopment or dereliction. The Council is still in the early stages of discussion, but Councilman Samuel made a statement to the press, “The recent moves to address environmental concerns in the Gulf should bring home more local concerns. Derelict buildings are both environmental dangers and a haven for crime. We should move to promote redevelopment plans such as the Hotel Beaumont and, in the absence of that, look to clear buildings that show no potential for redevelopment or purchase.”

D’Vine Wine Seeks Expansion

Local winery merchant D’Vine Winery of Beaumont is seeking to expand its location. The franchise of D’Vine Winery, based on Phelan Avenue, has announced that it wishes to expand into local wine production rather than merely import/export. Owner Dale Moreno said, “We’ve got a good customer base and a great selection of wines. But we genuinely think that there’s the potential for developing a local wine industry that’s not dependent on imports from elsewhere. If California can become a world wine producing centre, why not Texas?”

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