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West Hardin Ag Mechanics group takes top prize in San Antonio

News Staff

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

March 1, the West Hardin Ag Mechanics group shared that, “Once again, we are blessed beyond measure.” The group that supports students of West Hardin ISD was celebrating “what some go a lifetime trying,” as the young stars excelled at the San Antonio Livestock Show.

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Traffic alert for Jefferson, Orange & Liberty counties, highway closures to cause delays

News Staff

Monday, March 16, 2026

The Texas Office of Emergency Management announced highway closures for the week of March 17-21 throughout Jefferson, Orange and Liberty counties.Jefferson County:The US 69 southbound connector (Port Arthur exit) from IH10 westbound will be closed from 8 p.m. Monday, March 16 to 5 a.m.

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CHRISTUS Health looks to fill several open positions in Southeast Texas

News Staff

Monday, March 16, 2026

CHRISTUS Health is looking to hire compassionate medical professionals to join its care teams at its various facilities in Southeast Texas and will host an in-person hiring event on Thursday, March 19 at Buckstin Brewing Company from 5-8:30 p.m, according to a news release.

Christus Health looks to fill several open positions in Southeast Texas

News Staff

Monday, March 16, 2026

Christus Health is looking to hire compassionate medical professionals to join its care teams at its various facilities in Southeast Texas. The health care system is hosting an in-person hiring eventfrom 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19 at Buckstin Brewing Company, 6280 Phelan Blvd. in Beaumont.

Al Caldwell (1980)

Al Caldwell celebrates 90 years and a lifetime in radio

Barbara Davis

Monday, March 16, 2026

Thursday, March 12, longtime Beaumont radio personality Al Caldwell will celebrate a milestone few people — in radio or in life — ever reach.

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Traffic alert for Jefferson County

News Staff

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

There will be full closures on US 69 southbound at SH 73 and US 69 northbound at 39th Street on Wednesday, March 11, and Thursday, March 12, continuing into Friday, March 13, according to a report from the Jefferson County Texas Office of Emergency Management. Nightly closures will occur from 9 p.m.

Examiner-endorsed candidates win races

News Staff

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Voting for the March primary elections ended March 3. Among the closely watched local races, The Examiner endorsed Democrat AJ Turner for Jefferson County Pct. 4 commissioner and Republican Trent Ashby for District 3 state senator. Both won their respective races.

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SETX's 'Stand Down' events continue March 13

News Staff

Monday, March 9, 2026

The second of the Southeast Texas Stand Down events for 2026 will kick off March 13 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center Dome in Lumberton.

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Port Arthur LNG launches scholarship fund for Jefferson and Orange County high school students

News Staff

Monday, March 9, 2026

Port Arthur LNG recently launched its new scholarship fund, Pathways to Port Arthur LNG Scholarship Fund in partnership with Foundation for Southeast Texas.

Internal applicants for Beaumont City Manager, from left to right: Boone, Coleman, Ellis, Haynes, Reed

Beaumont moves forward with internal-focused city manager search

Barbara Davis

Monday, March 9, 2026

Following an executive session during a special meeting of the Beaumont City Council on Feb. 20, the city formally began the recruitment process for its next city manager. The job posting was open for a brief seven-day period and closed at 5 p.m. Feb. 27.

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