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TxDOT BMT District Prepares for Winter Weather

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
On Thursday morning, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)Beaumont District began pre-treating roadways and bridges in preparation for the forecastedwinter storm, according to a news release.
BISD Superintendent Dr. Shannon Allen, left talks with TEA Deputy Commissioner of Governance, Steve Lecholop.

BISD Superintendent Dr. Shannon Allen, left talks with TEA Deputy Commissioner of Governance, Steve Lecholop.

TEA hosts community meeting regarding state takeover

Maddie Sims
Thursday, January 22, 2026
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) hosted a community meeting at Westbrook High School’s Performing Arts Center, Jan. 21 to discuss the upcoming district takeover and to provide further explanation to concerned members of the community.
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When abuse repeats

Barbara Davis
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
A new Tennessee law establishing a public registry for repeat domestic violence offenders took effect this year, as Southeast Texas continues to see thousands of family violence cases annually and dozens of offenders remain behind bars locally, drawing attention to how communities address repeat...
Bmt Super Circus (Photo by Chad Cooper)

Bmt Super Circus (Photo by Chad Cooper)

Sights of the BMT Super Circus

Chad Cooper
Saturday, January 17, 2026
WHO: BMT Super CircusWHERE: Doggett Ford ParkWHEN: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026Photos by Chad Cooper  Chad Cooper is the Entertainment Editor. Email at cooper@theexaminer.com 
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