With the nationwide rise in human trafficking, including sex trafficking, especially in Southeast Texas, a local nonprofit is educating communities with awareness training on the issue.
With the nationwide rise in human trafficking, including sex trafficking, especially in Southeast Texas, a local nonprofit is educating communities with awareness training on the issue. Since 2014, Harvest House (HH) has been reaching out to schools, civic organizations, groups and churches to…
STATEMENT FROM BERNIE DALEO:After prayerful reflection and much deliberation with my family regarding the election process, I have decided not to pursue the open seat for Jefferson County Precinct 1 Commissioner. Local County governance continues to be my priority, and I remain committed to…
The City of Beaumont announced its free Summer Concert Series, monthly from June to August in Downtown Beaumont. This exciting lineup features Go Skate Day, Summer Sundown Concert, and Jazz at the Lake. This free series offers entertainment for all ages.The Go Skate Day concert begins Saturday,…
What: "Most Wanted Tour" featuring Bad BunnyWhere: Toyota Center - HoustonWhen: May 1, 2024Photos by Chad CooperBad Bunny promised his fans an unparalleled spectacle for his "Most Wanted Tour." With consecutive sellouts at Houston's downtown Toyota Center on April 30-May 1, the international trap-…
The second suspect in the Dec. 29, 2023 murder of a Beaumont store clerk has been arrested in New Orleans.
U.S. Marshals arrested Larry Nathaniel Hagan, 26, of Needville, on an outstanding murder warrant for the shooting death of Sheikh Abir-Hossain, 34, of Beaumont, during a robbery at Kris Food…
County, state and emergency services officials gathered April 25 at the Hardin County Courthouse for the historic presentation of a $23.9 million check celebrating the approval of funds from the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) Regional Mitigation Program for drainage, detention and roadway…
Jesse Eric Gentry, 47, of Vidor, while on parole for previous theft charges, was indicted on April 24 by a Jefferson County grand jury on a state jail felony charge of theft of property valuing less than $2,500.
According to the probable cause affi- davit accompanying the indictment, Beaumont…
Chase Ion, a freshman from HardinJefferson, tied for 45th at the UIL 4A State Golf Tournament at Legends Golf Course in Kingsland on April 29-30. Ion shot rounds of 77-83 (160). Wimberley’s Jaxon Donaldson dominated the field with a 136 to earn a gold medal.
Orangefield junior Lincoln Parks…
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Beaumont Area Engineer Dave Collins, who manages the highways in Jefferson, Hardin and Tyler counties, offered updates on the active and future projects planned for the area at the Beaumont City Council meeting on April 16, which included a heavy emphasis…
Robin Lee Detwiler, 69, of Sour Lake, pleaded guilty to engaging in the business of selling firearms without a license before U.S. Magistrate Judge Christine L. Stetson on April 30. According to information presented in court, Detwiler would buy firearms at pawn shops and flip the firepower for…
WHAT: Gift of Life’s Champagne & RibsWHERE: Beaumont Civic CenterPhotos by Brandon Gouthier
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One of the longest-running crawfish festivals began in 1985 when Boys’ Haven, a nonprofit, charitable institution, created their annual event as a primary…
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The City of Beaumont announced its free Summer Concert Series, monthly from June to August in Downtown Beaumont. This exciting lineup features Go Skate Day,…
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What: "Most Wanted Tour" featuring Bad BunnyWhere: Toyota Center - HoustonWhen: May 1, 2024Photos by Chad CooperBad Bunny promised his fans an unparalleled…
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The second suspect in the Dec. 29, 2023 murder of a Beaumont store clerk has been arrested in New Orleans.
U.S. Marshals arrested Larry Nathaniel Hagan, 26,…
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Jesse Eric Gentry, 47, of Vidor, while on parole for previous theft charges, was indicted on April 24 by a Jefferson County grand jury on a state jail felony…
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Deputy Chief of Violent Crime John B. Ross will lead a newly formed task force in the Justice Department’s Eastern District of Texas that includes the FBI, the…
