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New name, age for murder suspect in PA homicide

An 18-year-old Port Arthur man was indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury in connection with a fatal shooting on Sept. 10, 2022 – one where 15-year-old Kalin White was previously certified to stand trial as an adult for the same murder.

Meth pipe toss lands men in jail

A pair of Hardin County men were arrested the week of Jan. 22, according to the Tyler County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO). Sheriff Bryan Weatherford reports that deputies stopped a passenger car on FM 92, south of Fred, near the 92 Restaurant, for a traffic violation.

Search warrant nabs felon

A search warrant executed by the Beaumont Police Department (BPD) Narcotics investigators, assisted by several other division and agencies, resulted in the arrest of a convicted felon on Jan. 27.

NY man arrested near Beaumont school

Numerous reports of a suspicious vehicle in the area of St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica School and Temple Emanuel led to the arrest of a New York man, according to a Beaumont Police Department (BPD) statement.

West Brook weapon felony to be dropped

The then 20-year-old woman who brought a gun through the metal detectors at Beaumont ISD’s West Brook High School in the fall of 2022 will either enter a pre-trial diversion program or have her charge dropped to a misdemeanor, according to what the woman’s attorneys told Jefferson County 252nd...

Woman charged with running over child’s father

A Vidor woman was indicted for aggravated assault by a Jefferson County grand jury on Jan. 25, having allegedly used her vehicle to run over the father of her child. The victim reportedly survived the attack.

School shooting threat leads to decades behind bars

A Lumberton man was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for threatening to “shoot up a school,” as well as making threats to law enforcement officers and a justice of the peace. According to court records, Steven Raibon Clawson, 29, was convicted Dec.

Posthumous showing

Visit The Art Studio, Inc. (TASI), 720 Franklin St. in Beaumont, on Saturday, Feb. 4, for a free opening reception in the Main Gallery from 7 – 10 p.m. Drinks and refreshments will be provided. The February exhibition will feature recent paintings by the late artist Karen Lynn Sanchez.

Wanna get away? Make an appointment

Beginning Monday, Feb. 6, the Jefferson County District Clerk’s office will begin processing passports by appointment only from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Also, as of Jan. 23, the 2-day delivery fee to send passports has increased from $18.32 to $19.53.

Saddle up

Young riders will have the opportunity to take pony and horse rides at the Tyrrell Park Stables, 4765 Babe Zaharias Dr. in Beaumont, from 1 – 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5. Proceeds will reportedly be used to pay horses vet bills. The cost per ride is $10, or get three for $25.