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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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Burn ban currently in effect for Vidor

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Due to the recurring dry conditions, the city of Vidor is initiating a burn ban within the city limits effective Feb. 11 until further notice, according to a news release. The city will continue to monitor conditions for community safety. 
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Burn ban currently in effect for Orange County

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
As of the morning of Feb. 11, a burn ban is in effect for the unincorporated areas of Orange County on behalf of Orange County Emergency Management, according to a news release from the Southeast Texas Alerting Network.
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