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TEA releases Spring 2026 STAAR End-of-Course assessment results

June 10, the Texas Education Agency released results from the Spring 2026 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) End-of-Course (EOC) assessments for Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology and U.S. History.

Single vehicle crash claims life

June 10, at approximately 4:25 a.m., Beaumont Police Department (BPD) officers responded to a single vehicle traffic crash near the 5400 block of Ohio, locating the driver and lone occupant unresponsive in the driver’s seat.

Four arrested in Wall Street burglary

Four suspects were arrested June 5 in connection with a burglary on Wall Street, according to the Beaumont Police Department.At 3:32 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 5200 block of Wall Street in reference to suspicious persons.

Night patrol leads to arrests, recovery of stolen property

Groves City Marshal Christopher Robin reported that three suspects were arrested June 3 after an officer observed a physical disturbance and intervened in what appeared to be an assault in progress in the 5100 block of 32nd Street shortly after midnight.

Buccaneer rescued from SETX beach

May 29, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO), Galveston County Sheriff’s Office, Galveston County Office of Emergency Management, U.S.

Christus Health encourages men to prioritize their annual checkups

Men often put work, family and other responsibilities ahead of their own well-being. This Men’s Health Month, Christus Health encourages men to stay current on screenings and preventive care to support healthier, longer lives.

Broke Beaumont

Beaumont officials got their first detailed look at the city’s Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget Wednesday, with the numbers raising concerns regarding declining reserves, rising personnel costs and a growing gap between revenues and expenses.

TSUS regents confirm next LSCPA president

May 28, the Texas State University System Board of Regents confirmed the appointment of Dr. John Hayek as president of Lamar State College Port Arthur.Hayek, who has served as interim president since January, was unanimously confirmed at the board’s quarterly meeting in Austin.

Sam Houston launches partnership with LIT

Sam Houston State University (SHSU) and Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) have established a new undergraduate co-enrollment partnership designed to expand educational opportunities and support student success beginning with the Fall 2026 admission cycle.

Gov. Greg Abbott announces first agreement under the Texas Energy Fund with Sam Houston Electric Cooperative

June 2, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the first agreement under the Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) Outside of ERCOT Grant Program (OEGP) with Sam Houston Electric Cooperative.