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BISD Superintendent Sandi Massey reveals district-wide changes to community partners and parents

BISD Superintendent Sandi Massey reveals district-wide changes to community partners and parents

Beaumont ISD eyes Early College shake-up as district announces broad changes

News Staff
Friday, July 24, 2026
UPDATE: The Examiner newspaper cover article for July 23, “Beaumont ISD eyes Early College shake-up as district announces broad changes,” was decried by Superintendent Sandi Massey as “100% completely false” at the Thursday, July 23, meeting of the BISD Board of Managers; this publication does not...
BPD welcomes families to Rogers Park

BPD welcomes families to Rogers Park

BPD hosts Fun Day at the park

News Staff
Friday, July 17, 2026
The Beaumont Police Department spent Sunday afternoon building connections with local families during its monthly Fun Day at the Park on July 13 at Rogers Park.
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Flash flooding takes hits Southeast Texas

News Staff
Friday, July 17, 2026
A Flash Flood Warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Lake Charles early July 14 warned residents of rough skies. When the storm subsided, Southeast Texans were left with flooded roads, wrecked vehicles, and scores of downed trees.
Beaumont ISD Superintendent Sandi Massey

Beaumont ISD Superintendent Sandi Massey

BISD super to feature at neighborhood meeting

News Staff
Friday, July 17, 2026
Guests are invited to the Amelia neighborhood meeting held on the 1st Monday of each month at the building next to Amelia Elementary school. The next meeting is set for Aug. 3, at 6 p.m. Attending as a featured guest will be Beaumont ISD Superintendent Sandi Massey.
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Commercial Gulf shrimp season open

News Staff
Friday, July 17, 2026
The Gulf of America commercial shrimp season for state and federal waters reopened 30 minutes after sunset July 15, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD).
Superintendent Massey presents slideshow about stewardship at the BISD board meeting

Superintendent Massey presents slideshow about stewardship at the BISD board meeting

BISD super emphasizes importance of stewardship

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2026
At the June 26 Beaumont Independent School District (BISD) board meeting, Superintendent Sandi Massey emphasized the importance of district leaders, teachers and staff understanding and possessing “stewardship” for the growth and improvement of students’ education.
Conner Curtice, 14, died in a boating accident May 30, 2023. His mother hopes to keep other families from such a tragedy.

Conner Curtice, 14, died in a boating accident May 30, 2023. His mother hopes to keep other families from such a tragedy.

A Mother’s Mission: ‘Wear It For Conner’ launches

Barbara Davis
Thursday, July 9, 2026
A high chance of watersport fun and views of the glistening freshwater from the Port Neches Riverfront Park boat ramp draw people to the Neches River every holiday weekend. For Groves mother Ashlea Curtice, that same view also holds the memory of the day her family’s life changed forever.
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Fireworks safety

News Staff
Thursday, July 2, 2026
As families gear up for Fourth of July festivities, CHRISTUS Health is urging the community to use extra caution with fireworks and to follow proper safety practices to prevent holiday injuries.
OCP, courtesy image.

OCP, courtesy image.

Never a bride

News Staff
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Orange Community Players is hosting open auditions for “Always A Bridesmaid” by Jones Hope Wooten, directed by Dexter Broussard, on July 13 and 14 at the Hattman theater, 3330 Bowling Ln. in Orange, beginning each day at 6:30 p.m. The production will run the weekends of Aug. 21 and Aug. 28.
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