Lightning strike kills man, injures father in Hardin County

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Feb. 8, 2018. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a Honey Island man who was killed by an apparent lightning strike Tuesday, Feb. 6, Sheriff Mark Davis said in a news release. Kountze Fire Department and Acadian EMSContinueContinue reading “Lightning strike kills man, injures father in Hardin County”

Kountze boy killed while playing with hunting rifle

Trintin Glenn | Photo: Facebook This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 16, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer A 12-year-old boy died Wednesday evening while he and a friend were playing with a hunting rifle, Hardin County Sheriff Mark Davis said in a news release. The boy was identified as Trintin Glenn,ContinueContinue reading “Kountze boy killed while playing with hunting rifle”

Stealing rocks is a crime, Kountze Police Chief warns

Kountze Police Chief James Slaughter says it would be monstrous to steal rocks. | Photo: Kountze Police Department This article was originally published in The Examiner on July 20, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer  Neighborhood hide-and-seek painted rock groups continue to blossom around Southeast Texas, but Kountze Police Chief James Slaughter warns rock hunters notContinueContinue reading “Stealing rocks is a crime, Kountze Police Chief warns”