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Power is disconnected to gaming machines at Morris Laundry, where a reported burglary occurred Feb. 12.

Power is disconnected to gaming machines at Morris Laundry, where a reported burglary occurred Feb. 12.

Cash and confusion: Inside Beaumont’s gaming gray area

Barbara Davis
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Following the city of Beaumont’s ban on 8-liner “accessory” gaming machines last fall, several locations shut down. Others, however, appear to be operating under what they believe are legal loopholes and, in some cases, machines have been added where none existed before.
Parents still have more than a month to apply for Texas Education Freedom Accounts.

Parents still have more than a month to apply for Texas Education Freedom Accounts.

More than 100,000 students apply for TEFA

News Staff
Monday, February 23, 2026
The record-setting demand for school choice in Texas hit a new milestone as more than 100,000 students have applied for Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) in less than two weeks. Parents still have more than a month to apply.The program is not first come, first served.
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Allegations of judicial misconduct overshadow JP race

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Public allegations against challenged incumbent Jefferson County Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Justin Chesson have surfaced at the height of election season — but records obtained by The Examiner raise questions about the origin and validity of at least one key complaint driving the controversy.
Early voting continues through Feb. 27.

Early voting continues through Feb. 27.

Jefferson County early voter turnout for 2026 midterms

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Early voting for the 2026 midterm elections began Feb. 17 throughout the state of Texas. Listed below is the day-by-day data for early voter turnout in Jefferson County with direct comparisons from the previous midterms in 2022.
Areas in effect for road closures Saturday, February 21 from 8-11:30 a.m. Courtesy image.

Areas in effect for road closures Saturday, February 21 from 8-11:30 a.m. Courtesy image.

Road closures expected in downtown Beaumont Feb. 21

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Due to the upcoming Neches River Festival 5k run, there will be road closures from 8-11:30 a.m., according to an announcement from the Beaumont Police Department. The downtown streets affected are marked on the street map image. Officers will be in the area to assist with traffic control.
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