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$1.1 million name game

Beaumont Independent School District’s (BISD) Board of Trustees tabled action that would allow rebranding of Memorial Stadium, formerly known as the “Carrol A. ‘Butch’ Thomas Education Support Center,” at the elected officials’ regular monthly meeting on June 20.

PHOTOS: Beaumont Juneteenth Celebration 2023

What: City of Beaumont Juneteenth Celebration 2023 Where: Downtown Beaumont,  Photo Credit: Tim Sudela

Three injured in multi-vehicle crash

Three people were taken to a Beaumont hospital for treatment after they were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 in Orange County on June 10 just before 2 p.m.

Orphan well cleanup in Southeast Texas receives federal funding

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Kelley resigns as Chamber executive director

Silsbee Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sonja Kelley announced resignation of her post, effective June 30, according to a statement released June 8. “It is with a mix of emotions that I make this decision.

$6,000 awarded for Marks’ big bass

Jasper County Pct. 4 Commissioner Dennis Marks reeled in first place at Valero’s REEL UNITED Big Bass Tournament on June 10 at Lake Sam Rayburn. Marks’ fat 8.82-lb bass earned him a fat check valuing $6,250.

Entergy adds to local management team

Entergy Texas recently promoted three employees to help lead its industrial accounts team in the Golden Triangle, naming Megan Norris as manager of industrial accounts, and Deborah Drago and Ronald Fletcher as industrial account executives.

Walmart, Sam’s Club donations support SETX children's health care

Walmart and Sam’s Club will spark good to change children’s health as they kick off their 2023 fundraising campaign benefiting Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) at CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health facilities.

Teachers takeaway training from summer externship

Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas announced that 60 educators from 15 school districts in Jefferson, Orange, and Hardin counties were connected with 16 employers as host sites June 5 – 9 as part of the group’s 2023 Teacher Externship Program, aimed to enhance educators’ understanding of industry...