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R&B Swing Bridge Closed for Inclement Weather

News Staff
Friday, January 23, 2026
Orange County Road and Bridge officials are advising the public that the East Roundbunch swing bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, due to forecasted inclement weather and will reopen Wednesday, January 28.
Calvin Walker

Calvin Walker

Calvin Walker to appear in court Jan. 23

Jennifer Johnson
Friday, January 23, 2026
As part of Jefferson County Judge John Sevens’ probation review docket Friday, Jan. 23, former Beaumont ISD contract electrician Calvin Walker is set to appear and answer questions as to what progress has been made toward payment of restitution owed to the school district.
Southeast Texas Alerting Network

Southeast Texas Alerting Network

Water Turn Off Notification for Nederland

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
The City of Nederland will be available to turn off customers’ water due to the upcoming weather conditions. If you would like your water to be shut off, please call (409) 723-1512 before 4 p.m. on Friday, January 23. If it is after hours, please call (409) 723-1540.
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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...
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