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A Danish technique for comforting premature babies with plush octopus dolls has hooked several Hardin County crocheters who are eager to help local families.

Paul Arceneaux, 83, used to sit in his wheelchair in front of the TV in his Nederland home with his 12-year-old chihuahua, Gabby, while he recovered from surgery.
"She helped heal him," his wife Mary said. "She never left his side."
Arceneaux, who suffered from painful diabetes complications in his toes and feet for several years, had his lower left leg amputated in March. He spent the next seven months in and out of rehabilitation facilities.

A Beaumont man was arrested early Monday morning after police responded to an attempted burglary on French Road.

One year after Macy's announced the closing of its Parkdale Mall location, a major sporting goods retailer has submitted plans to the city to fill the space, one of the largest in the mall.
The city of Beaumont is reviewing plans for a Dick's Sporting Goods store at Parkdale, a city employee said Friday. The company has not received a permit yet.
A spokeswoman for CBL and Associates, the mall's owner, declined to comment Friday.
The company's press office did not respond to requests for comment.
Dick's currently has a store in Lake Charles and five stores in the Houston area.

Our cameras were at the health and fitness expo at the Beaumont Civic Center on Saturday. Did we see you there?

Can you identify these Southeast Texas bars and restaurants by their signage, decor and details? Test your knowledge of the establishments you know and love. Try not to cheat and read the captions until you're ready to check your answer.

A Harris County man convicted of helping notorious serial killer and sadist Dean Corll lure at least 28 boys to their death is up for possible release following a Thursday hearing.