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A life sentence was handed down to Angela Ruth Mallone, 46, Thursday after pleading guilty to possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and two other offenses in neighboring counties.
Mallone was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped on Highway 105 in Conroe June 23, 2017. During the investigation, officers recovered more than 420 grams of methamphetamine after a narcotics K-9 made a positive alert to the side of the car where Mallone was seated.

Beaumont ISD will start classes on Aug. 13 next year, after managers voted to opt out of the state rule banning districts from starting before the fourth Monday in August.

Kirbyville CISD superintendent Tommy Wallis has appealed a court's decision to release documents about his tenure at Bryan ISD, arguing that they contain evaluations of his performance that are required to be kept confidential.

Although cold temperatures eased Thursday, the arctic front that gripped the region earlier this week continued to make its presence felt, with Entergy customers asked to conserve power and Port Arthur students sent home early because of a "pipe break parade" experienced throughout Southeast Texas.
Several communities issued boil-water notices Thursday after water pressure fell farther than recommended.
The city of Port Arthur had an estimated 50 pipe breaks reported this week, causing the boil-water notice to be issued Thursday, the city's Risa Carpenter said.