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Vol. 106 • Issue 28 • July 10, 2025
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It is news — but where do you stand?
Do you stand with Silsbee’s Chief of Police, Shawn Blackwell, or do you believe he should be reprimanded? In this case, does the...

Dennis Phillips
Jul 23 min read
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What Can Be Done to Stop the Chaos of a Trail Ride Event
Every few months, the familiar scene repeats itself somewhere in Texas: an open pasture or backroad trail draws hundreds—sometimes...

Dennis Phillips
Jun 293 min read
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Publisher’s Perspective: What the Awards Really Mean
Every year, the Texas Press Association holds its annual Better Newspaper Contest—a tradition in the industry that many community...

Dennis Phillips
Jun 253 min read
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Transparency Shouldn’t Be Optional
What would you do if you were in my position? I’m facing a dilemma—one I’ve dealt with for years. Before I lay it out, I ask you to keep...

Dennis Phillips
Jun 184 min read
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Week 2: We are better every day, together
It’s amazing to me that this is only week two. The team at The Silsbee Bee has been working so hard to navigate the transfer of ownership...

Dennis Phillips
Jun 112 min read
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Who’s the New Guy?
Some of you may have read the front-page story this week about me — but that was just the canned version. Want the real story? You’re in...

Dennis Phillips
Jun 43 min read
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A New Chapter for The Bee: Building Something Special in Silsbee
By Dennis Phillips If you’re reading this before June 2, 2025, you’re really on the ball. I’m writing this column for two reasons: first,...

Dennis Phillips
May 272 min read
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