Mayor: Run-off between Mouton and West.Councilmember At-Large: Turner and Williams Ward 1: CrenshawWard 2: HilliardWard:3 Sherwood Hardin County — A 19 year old man is dead after authorities say he crashed his pickup into a utility pole early Wednesday morning about four miles west of Silsbee in Hardin County The DPS identifies the victim as Zachary Morris Captain Kevin Hussey with the DPS says the driver was headed west on FM 1122 near FM 418 at 3:20 a.m Wednesday when he failed to make the curve and entered the ditch then crashed head-on into a utility pole and then a large tree knocking down the pole and several transformers He says the man wasn't wearing a seat belt and was ejected Chief Robin Jones of the Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department tells us the victim was in his early 20s The impact of the crash caused the pickup to briefly catch fire More than 1,000 people people woke up without power due to the crash but closed again when Entergy crews began working to restore power KFDM's Patrina Adger was live at the scene all morning long passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday to Mary Goss Armour and Spencer Davis Armour He was the oldest of three boys and grew up with a deep love for the outdoors and a strong work ethic that carried him throughout his life It all started when he bought a wrecked 1953 Oldsmobile from its owner for $16.50 in 1960 he went on to invest every nickel and minute in a risky business venture that became one of the largest auto salvage yards this side of Waco Spencer took great pride in his work and building a life rooted in dedication He loved being a resident of Silsbee and sharing his success through his generosity with those in the community He served on the Silsbee City Council in the 1970s and was a board member at First National Bank of Silsbee He was also a longtime member of First Baptist Church Silsbee Spencer had a deep appreciation for nature and spending time outdoors—especially if it involved operating machinery Whether he was bush hogging a field or bulldozing a path through the woods he could often be found on the golf course at Silsbee Country Club He never met a stranger and made friends wherever he went His quick wit and easy smile left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him Spencer was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-three years Sammie Cole Armour; his parents; and his brothers IV of Fort Worth; Madison Montanari of Dallas; and Maret Montanari of Beaumont; great-grandchildren and Gracie Serold; Spencer “Quinn” V and Violet Armour; and numerous extended family members and dear friends Our family would like to express our endless gratitude to Virgie for the love and compassion she showed Spencer in his final years She was Sammie’s caregiver starting in 2019 and began caring for Spencer soon after Sammie’s passing and became his best friend and confidante Virgie will always be a special member of our family A great big thank you to the Silsbee Police Department Officers Rogers and Ramirez for their kindness after Spencer’s passing along with the lights and siren display as they left his home Our appreciation and thanks also go out to Heart-to-Heart Hospice of Jasper for their guidance A gathering of family and friends will be held at Broussard’s followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m Interment and a celebration of life will take place immediately after the service at Hardin Memorial Park Spencer was a Great Neighbor and loved hearing his stories about the neighborhood and when I our house was built I am sad that he has passed but I know he is smiling knowing that he is with the Love of his life again He will be missed and knowing that we will not have the wave every time he passed by or even a short conversion asking how he day is going I just know the Gardens in Heaven will be plenty It was a privilege and pleasure to know Mr Lots of childhood memories with Mr Armour J and his business My dad worked for him most of my childhood I bet him and my dad Glenn McWilliams are catching up like old times I first met Spencer back in the late 1970’s I guess it was I have worked in collision repair shops and worked as an insurance appraiser a couple of times in my 50+ year career I can’t begin to calculate how many dollars in parts that we bought from Mr great conversations we shared about anything and everything Spencer was a very good and successful businessman and one of the “Last Mohicans” insofar as being an old fashioned business man with good old fashioned ethics I will not be able to attend the funeral due to a conflicting doctor’s appointment To the Armour family I am deeply saddened to hear the passing of Spencer He was a great man and will be missed by many I’m smiling today thinking of how much I looked forward to Spenser’s visits to Sabine Parish as a child and teenager It always made me happy to see he and Jimmy Maybe that was because I remember how excited Mom (Sue Walker) got when she knew they were coming She baked pies in preparation for the visit There were always funny and mischievous stories told when those two came 91 years is a great run and Spencer’s life proves that Our family will forever be greater for the time we had Sammie and Spenser in it and website in this browser for the next time I comment Beaumont - McFaddin Ave. Beaumont - Major Dr. Nederland ©Broussard's Mortuary 2017-2025 Built By Americom Marketing Silsbee — The suspect in a weekend shooting in Silsbee surrendered today at the Hardin County Jail Police Chief Shawn Blackwell says Jamarcus Huntsberry was jailed on the 3rd degree felony charge of Deadly Conduct/Discharge of a Firearm The investigation began at about 4:30 Sunday afternoon when Silsbee PD rushed to the scene of a shooting in the 400 block of South 22nd Street officers were told the shooting stemmed from an altercation that began Friday an arrest warrant was issued for Huntsberry Huntsberry surrendered himself at the Hardin County Jail where he is currently in custody to Frances Upshaw Cobble and Cecil Earl Cobble on the cafeteria steps of Lon Morris College in Jacksonville It was love at first sight and they married on February 9 where David began working for First National Bank and in 1974 moved his family to Silsbee where he continued his forty-five year banking career David had a heart for the Lord and prioritized his life with God first He was a very strong Christian and a man of integrity with a gentle spirit He loved helping people and cherished the relationships he built with them He served in every leadership position in the church He also served in many civic leadership positions He loved to teach and spent many years teaching Sunday School to youth and young married couples He also enjoyed teaching American Institute of Banking classes and told his students the first day how much he loved Snickers He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-three years He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren Jonathan; Meredith Cobble; Lauren Pember; Sarah Pember; Katie Ernst and her husband Brandon; Evan Krall; and Andrew Krall; as well as two great-granddaughters He is predeceased by his parents; his dear grandson Cecile Cobble Fritz; as well as Karen’s parents The family would like to thank his wonderful and dedicated caregivers Cobble’s family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. His funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. His interment will follow at Hardin Memorial Park memorial contributions may be made to Silsbee Methodist Church Cobble I am so very sorry to hear about your husband He absolutely loved Coco..which is how I met y’all at Main St Vet Clinic along with all of y’all’s family Mr Cobble was a wonderful man who I had the pleasure of working with in the Trust Department Never had a cross word but always had a little joke to make me smile He was my friend that I will always treasure I also took many banking classes that David taught many years ago I remember him as a mild and very nice and respectful man Prayers for comfort for his family and loved ones David was on o f my oldest friends that I can remember from 1945; the War was over and the Fletecher Richardson family returned to Silsbee to live within a few blocks of David Cobble Annelle and David are the first to pass; they will both be missed by the rest of the group Condolences to to Cobble family.Mr.Cobble was a very sweet man I really enjoyed working with him as his caretaker I was truly blessed to have known and worked with David for many years at Silsbee State Bank He was a kind man with the utmost integrity my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family always nice and lived a Christian life that showed daily May God keep you in his arms during your loss most generous and all around wonderful Godly man He will be missed by so many friends that will cherish the friendship they had with him Praying for God’s comfort and peace for all the family Cobble was one of the nicest and fairest person I have ever met I took several banking classes with David as the teacher a real gentleman with an outstanding knowledge of banking Cobble was a man of complete integrity and a sharp wit Anita and I are thankful for his goodness to us with his beloved Karen May God comfort and sustain the whole family President Donald Trump delivers his 100th Day in Office achievement speech in Michigan. WATCHSilsbee High students confront impaired driving dangers in Shattered Dreams programby Zoe Holman SILSBEE — Silsbee High School students engaged in a moving educational experience on Monday as they participated in the Shattered Dreams Program a two-day event aimed at highlighting the severe consequences of drinking and driving The program began with a realistic simulation of a fatal vehicle crash caused by impaired driving The simulation involved full participation from community partners Students from the school's Theater Arts and Health Science departments played crucial roles in the enactment portraying the tragic aftermath of a drunk driving accident Their involvement gave authenticity and emotional depth to the presentation emphasizing the gravity of impaired driving decisions "This program is about more than just watching a scene — it’s about experiencing the impact of choices in a very real and emotional way," said Silsbee High School Principal Jessie Martin "We want our students to understand that one decision can change lives forever." with a mock memorial service in the high school auditorium The service will feature a student-produced video documenting the crash scene and its ripple effects on those involved Guest speakers from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.) and a local church will also address the students offering insights into the lasting consequences of impaired driving at home after a long struggle with health issues to Lois Laverne Van Pelt and Earl Cooper “Snooky” Van Pelt Donnie retired from Buna Independent School District and loved every minute of coaching Sports was a critical part of his life; he was either playing He also loved being out in nature and fishing The young men he coached with he considered family He always wanted to hear how his son Zackary Cooper was doing and was especially interested in his two grandsons: Kai Christian and Liam “Huck” Cooper He is survived by his wife of fifty-four years Kai Christian Van Pelt and Liam “Huck” Cooper Van Pelt; brother Ronnie Earl Van Pelt; Aunt Pansy Moulder; and a host of nieces Donnie is preceded in death by his parents Earl Cooper “Snooky” Van Pelt and Lois Laverne Van Pelt Van Pelt’s family and friends will begin 1:30 p.m. His committal will be held at Broussard’s Crematorium I am so sorry to hear of Coach Van Pelt’s passing I only had him as a PE coach at Buna Junior High He was the only coach to make me feel like I could actually do anything I put my mind to I remember all of us thinking he was the coach grandfather of all of us at that school I have great memories of sitting at the sandbar on Village Creek with Donnie and Mitch Dinkle listening to JP White call the games on KKAS Donnie was one of those characters that was hard to forget and easy to like We all loved creek time with the neighbors Zack and I appreciate your condolences and attending the service May God embrace you in his loving arms for the days ahead I am always a phone call away if you need ne for anything I appreciate you reaching out and attending his service I know the pain you are going through and I’m will be praying for you I always loved playing golf with him and just knowing Donnie was a blessing in itself Judy so sorry to hear about Donnie I don’t guess I will ever forget how he liked to joke and cut up I will remember his smile and encouraging words that he always had I remember Donnie when he was only 12 years Lived in same neighborhood and he was such a good guy Great coach I’m sure he will be missed by many He would love to hear you felt he made learning fun to Melissa Michelle Thomas and Michael Lynn Morgan of Port Arthur; Madison Foster of Lumberton; and Jerri Morgan Christian Rountree of Silsbee; nieces and nephews Virgia and Marvin Morgan of Silsbee; Phylis McKinney of Beaumont; and numerous aunts and uncles A gathering of Kayla’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m Kayla’s funeral service will be a private service I will never forget your smile or the hugs you would give..I was blessed to have known you the short time I did Your face would light up talking about your babies He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds Condolences and prayers for the family and friends Thank you for the great memories you had such a beautiful soul Rest in peace Kayla 💔 my deepest condolences to your children I’ve lost a daughter myself ,I miss her everyday just like I will miss Kayla Rest easy angel girl 🪽 you will be missed I know we didn’t know each other that well but that doesn’t mean my heart doesn’t break for you and your family RIP Kayla Gone too soon wish u would of just picked up the phone Rest well baby girl Silsbee — The Silsbee Police Department is crediting alert citizens with helping officers and K9s from multiple law enforcement agencies capture two auto burglary suspects near Silsbee High School Tuesday when Silsbee police responded to reports of auto burglaries in progress in some residential neighborhoods west of Silsbee High School there has been an increase in auto burglaries in those areas thanks to some vigilant citizens and the joint efforts of multiple police agencies the Jasper County Sheriff's Department and their K9 (Leroy) and the Lumberton Police Department and their K9 (Ayton) two suspects were caught after an extensive search of the surrounding area.," said Silsbee PD there have been numerous articles of stolen property recovered; however the investigation and recovery process are ongoing The Silsbee Police Department says it commends Silsbee ISD and Silsbee ISD Police for their prompt response and actions to secure their campuses and perimeters while taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety of the students." to Bobbie Lee Williamson Drake and Francis Clyde Drake of Silsbee; Chance Noonkester of Lumberton; and Michelle Drake Mackey and her husband of Silsbee; David Garrett Drake and his wife of Boyd; Kortney Mackey Calhoun and her husband of Silsbee; Kanon Mackey of Silsbee; and Kolten Mackey and his wife of Lumberton; eleven great-grandchildren; and siblings Ann Hollister of Lumberton and Clyde Drake and his wife He is preceded in death by his parents; great-granddaughter Drake’s family and friends will be 5:00 p.m The Drake family would like to thank all for your prayers Special thanks to Hospice Care Team for all the kindness and care given to David Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care Team deepest sympathy & prayers are with you during this time of great grief He was so full of life and always a smile To all he loved & those who loved him I offer great love and peace firm with discipline & a mentor at the same time My prayers are with those that loved him & those he loved we all grew up together and know what a nice guy David was May God give you peace and comfort knowing he is with our Lord 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight I have kept the faith.” Rest well dear friend! Sending prayers for comfort and peace for all who knew and loved him my thoughts and prayers for your peace and comfort Coach Drake was my position coach (DB) with Coach George Thompson from 1970 – 1971 Two championship years for the football team RIP Coach Drake… one of my favorite coaches!! James and I are saddened to get this notice He was a good friend and mentor to James in his first year as a Teacher and Coach at Woodville Condolences to the Drake family during this time of grieving I sympathize deeply with the family of the amazing coach who had a significant influence on my upbringing He brought nothing but excellence into my life May God bless you and you will be remembered fondly Coach Drake was just an all around awesome dude RIP Coach Drake… you were such a sweet kind man… went home to be with our Heavenly Father on February 1 to Ruby Lee Conger and Eugene Donald Stewart Sr Katherine loved creating and she was always crafting something whether it was crocheting a new blanket or making a meal in the kitchen She enjoyed going on motorcycle rides with her husband who she was happily married to for thirty-eight years Katherine was incredibly dedicated to her husband and her children and always put them before herself She always met people with a smile that lit up the room and was well loved and respected by those she worked with Katherine truly believed in the Lord and always remained faithful She was always giving and caring for others in any way she could Katherine continued her caring spirit in helping others by donating her liver to save a life both of her kidneys to enhance the lives of two people and potentially many more with tissue donation on February 2 of Orange; Tammy Cope of Silsbee; Shawn Williams and his wife of Beaumont; and Katlyn Williams and her fiancé of Leander; sixteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and her sister A celebration of life will be held for Katherine from 2:00 p.m Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to her family Especially to our nephew and niece Richard and Tammy whom I know Katherine loved very much You are always in our thoughts and prayers Uncle Don and Aunt Pam Cope and cousin Cindy Crisp My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Hold your memories close and she will always be with you Keeping you and your family in our prayers Heartfelt condolences from Nubbin and Shelly Cooper John & family…I am so sorry for your loss Holding you close in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead I’m so sorry I only knew her in Passing My condolences John So sorry for your loss praying for you all and your family To all her kids and grandkids and great grandkids and last but definitely not least John my condolences to you all my heart my thoughts and prayers are with yall during this time 🙏 ❤️ she was the sweetest caring and that smile was absolutely beautiful I thought alot of her she will be missed by many To John and the Family I’m so sorry for your lost Ms Kathrine and I were great coworkers she will be Miss To all always remember she will forever LIVE IN YOUR HEART ❤️ to Mamie EllaBelle Puckett Williams and Richard H She was a long-time homemaker and also managed the Silsbee Senior Center for nine years of Silsbee; Brenda Shoemake of Silsbee; and Jamie Utley of Vidor; grandchildren Helen Luckey and Jessie Perry; and sons-in-law Shoemake’s family and friends will be 5:00 p.m with her interment to follow at Hardin Memorial Park Mom loved visiting with all the great people at Facets to Alice Mae Murphy Bailey and Lee Walter Bailey of Vidor; Alysyn Corbett of Wimberly; Jacob Owens and his wife Missouri; Haley Owens of New Braunfels; Elisabeth Owens of Missoula Montana; Erin Owens of Marshall; Zachary Owens of Beaumont; Addalee Owens of Beaumont; and  Joshua Owens of Beaumont; great-grandchildren She is preceded in death by her parents; and great-grandson Owens’ family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m. The family would like to thank the staff at Baptist Hospital ICU and Harbor Hospice for all the loving care shown to Barbara Ann during her stay Thoughts and prayers for you and your family I worked with her at Silsbee Doctors Hospital back in the day Thank you for the kind words for my Momma… Fire Chief Robin Jones tells KFDM/Fox 4 News due to expected rain on Saturday organizers have decided to move up the rescheduled parade by one day Participants will begin lining up at 2 p.m organizers hope people will be able to get time to enjoy the event after work Silsbee — A Silsbee chiropractor is indicted on a charge of Indecent Assault by a Health Care or Mental Health Services Provider surrendered Monday and was booked into the Hardin County Jail Justice of the Peace Rod Ousley set bond at $50,000 KFDM/Fox 4 checked with the jail Monday afternoon and we were told Darby had bonded out The BRL contacted Silsbee Police Chief Shawn Blackwell to learn more about the Hardin County grand jury indictment of Darby “The indictment stems from a complaint that the Silsbee Police Department received on September 6 2024 that prompted an investigation into Darby and his chiropractic practice," Chief Blackwell told The Brooks Report Live "The complaint alleged that an indecent assault occurred while Darby was engaged in treating a patient at a chiropractic appointment Silsbee — Hardin County Sheriff Mark Davis says an investigation shows no criminal conduct by a Silsbee ISD teacher based on text messages or social media accounts the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office received a referral from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and from district officials with Silsbee ISD regarding an allegation of criminal conduct by an employee of the Silsbee School District "This allegation focused on possible improper texting or social media conversation as it relates to criminal conduct," said Davis "Our office has conducted an extensive investigation into the allegation This involved conducting witness interviews reviewing digital evidence from cellular phones and social media accounts and a forensic interview by the Garth House Child Advocacy Center We have met with both the alleged student victim and the victim’s parent along with the alleged adult district employee We have not discovered any criminal conduct to support this allegation Our criminal investigation is now closed with the allegation being unfounded." The school district said in a statementthe staff member is currently on administrative leave The school district said it's unable to provide further details at this time but assures it's handling the reports and allegations with utmost seriousness and is following protocols to handle the situation Polk County — A horrific crash has claimed the lives of a man and his fiancé who were heading to his home in Silsbee from North Dakota early Thursday morning when their pickup collided with a log truck in Polk County according to information a relative of the man provided to KFDM/Fox 4 News The family member of the pickup truck driver tells KFDM he was driving to Silsbee with his fiancé so his family could meet her for the first time this Christmas They never made it that far after his pickup left the highway and hit the back of a fully loaded log truck that was parked PolkCountyToday.com was on scene and captured video of the accident at about 2 a.m The Corrigan Police Department is overseeing the investigation Gary's Facebook page indicates he was an oil & gas industry consultant The family member says Gary owned a company in North Dakota called Texas Built Insulation LLC She calls him a "loving and devoted father and a jam up hand," a reference to working in the oil industry — After three decades of shaping champions on and off the court Coach Joe Sigler has officially announced his retirement as Head Boys Basketball Coach at Silsbee High School Sigler shared that the decision did not come easily "After 30 fulfilling years as head basketball coach with this incredible district this decision was not made lightly,” he wrote “This community has been more than a place to work—it’s been a second home.” Coach Sigler built a powerhouse basketball program that made five state tournament appearances and brought home two state championships the Tigers became a dominant force in Texas high school basketball and a source of pride for the entire Silsbee community “I’ll never forget the feeling of walking into the Alamodome with our boys knowing we had a shot to do something special,” Sigler said “Winning those titles wasn’t just for us—it was for the whole town.” Sigler’s legacy is defined by his mentorship and the countless student-athletes he’s guided along the way “The relationships I’ve built with players and staff members have been the most rewarding aspect of my career,” he said “Watching these young men grow into leaders and good people—that’s what coaching is really about.” Silsbee ISD Athletic Director Randy Smith praised Sigler’s legacy noting how his leadership helped shape generations of athletes “Coach Sigler is the embodiment of what it means to lead with integrity “His legacy in Silsbee will be felt for decades to come.” Sigler has experienced nearly every high and low the court can offer the support of the Silsbee community never wavered Their passion has always fueled our team,” Sigler said Sigler says he’s committed to supporting the next chapter of Silsbee basketball “I’ll do everything I can to ensure a smooth transition for the next coach,” he said “And you can bet I’ll still be in the stands Though the final buzzer may be approaching on Sigler's coaching career his influence will continue to echo in the gym and the lives of every athlete he's mentored to Virginia Juanita Fling Jonte and Reverend Ralph Eugene Jonte James Adam Fetterolf of Bridge City; and Daniel Alan Fetterolf and his wife of Dublin; and Randy Jonte and his wife Patti In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Children’s Youth Program at Silsbee Methodist Church Fetterolf’s memorial service will be 3:00 p.m.  Her cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium I concur with the comments about the extended Johte familyYjey weere important to Silsbee from Day-1 when Rev onte did “the preacher thing” and moved his family and his ministry to Silsbee Our lives were touched personaly when he conducted our marriage cermony That’s 60 years the day after Christmas as same couple All of the Jontes are very special to the Neyland family All of the Jonte’s were a huge part of my life and Gaye ,Rick and children were neighbors for many years She was my Nana one of the greatest people in the world my family said she used to say that God held her in his hands and now she’s with God I hope I see you again and one day we are all reunited love you She was my Nana I love her so much and can’t stop thinking about her if she is watching I want her to know I love her woth all of my heart and I will miss her forever To the day she was able to remmember to the day her memory wast so great she kept everone smiling God has her in his palms Tx — The Wheatley Wildcats hit a three at the buzzer as they stun Silsbee in the 4A Region III Area Round to Nora Lee Collins Woodward and Plemage Woodward of Sulphur; Sammy Wayne Solly and his wife of Kirbyville; Darilyn Solly Chester and her husband of Sulphur; and Tiffany Solly Davis and her husband Allen and Steven Mosley; fourteen grandchildren twenty-seven great-grandchildren; siblings Linda Woodward Lawrence of Beaumont and Christine Woodward Richards and her husband of Silsbee; and numerous nieces and nephews She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings Prentice Woodward Gagliano; Barbara Woodward Thomas Mosley’s family and friends will be from 2:00 p.m Her cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium but Jehovah will never forget the love showed him and his Son We remember the good times we use to have at your home and the laughter When I would see Judy she would always be smiling and you couldn’t help You’ve had your moments but we all do and despite all you loved each and everyone of us in your own little way…. I just wish you could have been here a little longer to be able to take your great grandkids on trips and adventures just like you did us…. I wish that my daughter would have gotten the chance to make the same kind of memories with you as I did as a child…. one thing you never took for granted was your faith in jehovah…. I love you mammaw and will be dearly missed but I know this isn’t goodbye this is just a really till I see you again!!!! We all had such a good times on our vacations with her Just a few months before all of this we went in a cruise with mom Beautiful Judy is a lady I didn’t meet until September 2009 at Richard & Clem Scott’s home when Judy & I were invited to have a supper with them But after that I had to tell her a week later just how nice she was and the Scott’s After that she had me doing odd jobs for her and fixing her Lawnmower & Generator from time to time but Judy was always sending me home with more than I could eat in 3 or 4 days She had one of the biggest Hearts 💞 I know of she sure did like my BigOhugs and in the New Order this will be one of the first things she will get from me She’s a very loving & lovely little lady I will miss her for now but have hope in the resurrection and the future where the enemy death will be done away with and no more sadness or sickness all the former things will have passed away She truly loved Jehovah and her family and friends Thank you for being there for my mom and brining her and picking her up at the hospitals I really appreciate yall doing this and being there for her It always saved me having to come all the way from La Thanks to the both of you for all you did and being there for her when she needed someone Thank you so much for bing my mothers friend and being there for her Mother a grandma and great grandmother she will be missed by family and friends to Ruby Darlene Fremling Herrington and William Paul Herrington of Huntington; Sterling Herrington of Beaumont; Haley Boyd and her fiancé of Lumberton; Paula Horton and her husband of Yellowpine; and Curtis Herrington and his wife Ruby and Billy Paul Herrington of Merriam Woods A gathering of Scooter’s family and friends will be 1:00 p.m. His cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium Our thoughts and prayers are with your family now and always my condolences and prayers to the family and I’m very sorry for y’all’s loss Scooter Herrington was sweet and kind person Our deepest condolences to Scooter’s family LUMBERTON — A residence in Lumberton was destroyed by a fire Sunday afternoon Hardin County ESD #2 responded to a home located on Yellowood Lane Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department assisted in battling the blaze and the cause of the fire is under investigation Our media partner Adam Brooks and The Brooks Report Live captured video at the scene Hardin County — A whooping cough outbreak now exists in Hardin County according to information Judge Wayne McDaniel provided to KFDM/Fox 4 News CDC WHOOPING COUGH INFORMATION Health Director Sharon Whitley says there are three confirmed cases at Lumberton High School and one probable case one confirmed case and three probable cases at Lumberton Middle School and one confirmed case and two probable cases at West Hardin High School She says there are two confirmed cases at Silsbee Elementary and one probable case that she says is expected to become confirmed Silsbee ISD posted a statement that the Health Department says there isn't a whooping cough outbreak in Silsbee ISD The district has announced the cancellation of classes Friday due to a large number of illnesses among students and staff in Silsbee ISD but didn't link them to whooping cough Whitley says the students with whooping cough are up to date on vaccinations She says it's adults who are giving pertussis to the children and the Health Department will offer a clinic in the near future to work with adults Silsbee ISD says while privacy laws prevent the disclosure of the affected students' identities or additional details SISD is "actively addressing the situation to ensure the safety and well-being of all students and staff.." The district notified the Hardin County Health Department SISD says it's "enhancing sanitation procedures across all campuses and is following the health department’s guidance The district is in compliance with all state-mandated vaccination requirements." SISD says parents and guardians are urged to monitor their children for any symptoms of whooping cough and to contact their healthcare provider if concerns arise Educational materials about whooping cough along with a letter from the Hardin County Health Department have been sent to all parents and guardians through the email that is on file with the district the resources are accessible on the district’s website under the Health Services section and we appreciate the cooperation of our parents and health officials as we work to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment,” said Kirsten Martin The Silsbee Independent School District says it's committed to providing a safe and nurturing educational environment for all students Whitley says a probable case is when you're in contact with a confirmed positive and you show signs and symptoms of whooping cough The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says whooping cough Whooping cough may begin like a common cold Treating whooping cough early with antibiotics may make the infection less serious Whitley says the Hardin County Health Department is working with the school districts to send out informational material to parents "The holiday season is here and family and friends will be gathering," says Whitley "We're trying to prevent an outbreak We received our first confirmed case a week before Thanksgiving and the other came in after Thanksgiving." Lumberton ISD released a statement Tuesday afternoon: "Lumberton ISD was notified by the Hardin County Health Department of confirmed cases of Pertussis in the District The Health Department has advised our District that this is not an outbreak extra mitigation measures are being taken by the District in addition to our routine sanitation procedures at all campuses the district is following the guidance of the Health Department and medical professionals Lumberton ISD is proud to report that our district is 100% in compliance with all State vaccination requirements." The CDC has posted key information about whooping cough: -Early symptoms of pertussis (whooping cough) can look like a common cold -Whooping cough is known for the "whoop" noise when someone gasps for air after a coughing fit -Babies and young children may not cough but may have difficulty breathing instead It usually takes 5 to 10 days for symptoms to appear after exposure to the bacteria that cause whooping cough Sometimes symptoms don't develop for as long as 3 weeks Whooping cough appears similar to a common cold early on Healthcare providers often don't suspect or diagnose it until more severe symptoms appear Early symptoms can last for 1 to 2 weeks and usually include: Many babies with whooping cough don't cough at all they may have apnea (life-threatening pauses in breathing) The apnea may cause cyanosis (to turn blue) or they may struggle to breathe whooping cough may seem like a common cold for the entire illness One to 2 weeks after the first symptoms start These coughing fits usually last 1 to 6 weeks but can last for up to 10 weeks The cough generally gets worse and becomes more common as the illness continues Make a high-pitched "whoop" when they inhale after a coughing fit Those who get these coughing fits say it's the worst cough of their lives — After an illustrious 39-year coaching career with 30 years spent at Silsbee High School Coach Joe Sigler has announced his retirement as head boys' basketball coach Sigler's decision marks the end of an era for the Silsbee Tigers a team he transformed into a powerhouse in Texas high school basketball "I wear this one more times than I wear the 2018 because this is the first one You can't have a second one without a one," Sigler said referring to his first state championship ring with the Tigers that he wore during KFDM/Fox 4's interview with him His tenure saw the team achieve five state tournament appearances and secure two state championships becoming a source of pride for the Silsbee community the superintendent here was Herbert Muckleroy He told me that people who come here normally retire here," Sigler said acknowledging the lasting impact of his time at Silsbee Muckleroy was pretty accurate on his assessment." Previous reporting: Longtime Silsbee boys' basketball coach retires after 30 seasons. Sigler's career highlights include an overall head coaching record of 874 wins and 402 losses with 717 of those wins coming during his time at Silsbee His leadership led the Tigers to 12 district championships "I would love to see a tournament with all of those guys all those teams in their prime and see who would come out and who would be the last team standing," Sigler said Coach Sigler's legacy will be remembered not only for the records and accolades but for the community and identity he built at Silsbee High School "Nobody likes to sit there and basically look at grass grow This is the only school that I've been to where they really love the up tempo style of basketball," he said "[The community] they travel with you I've gotten an opportunity to come back here twice and had success both times." As he prepares to leave the gym where his journey with the Tigers began he said he wouldn't trade those 30 years for the world "That is a very humbling experience to think about the fact that you get a chance to compete at a high level and you get a chance to do it often.," Sigler said "There are a lot of schools that never get a chance to experience what we have here Sigler's retirement is effective May 23rd The school district has begun the search for his replacement Tx — The East Chambers Buccaneers have no trouble against Silsbee in the 4A-DII Bi-District round