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BREAKING: TEA to take over BISD

Texas Education Agency has decided to take over Beaumont ISD. After two years of delays caused by lawsuits, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) released the 2025 A – F district accountability ratings Aug. 15, along with the previously withheld 2024 scores.
Regina Rogers, Dr. David Willard and Dr. Gwendolyn Lavalais

Regina Rogers, Dr. David Willard and Dr. Gwendolyn Lavalais

Juveniles asked: ‘How will I respond to my second chance?’

In advance of the holiday, Inspire, Encourage, Achieve (IEA) hosted its annual Ben’s Kids Thanksgiving Celebration at the Sarah Street Event Center. IEA students, families, and community partners gathered to celebrate the program’s impact and the children it serves.
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It takes a village or, rather, a ‘Whoville’

Down in “Whoville,” the Southeast Texas edition, the tall and the small gathered for Jefferson County’s Adoption Day, a standing tradition. Held Nov. 21, uncoincidentally coinciding with the national namesake Nov. 22, the local event is not one with which to reckon.
In the Gap Strategies presentation to the Beaumont City Council on July 29, elected leaders were presented with official results of an unofficial poll open to anyone with internet access. Still, respondents were clear in prioritizing infrastructure improvement over tourism projects.

In the Gap Strategies presentation to the Beaumont City Council on July 29, elected leaders were presented with official results of an unofficial poll open to anyone with internet access. Still, respondents were clear in prioritizing infrastructure improvement over tourism projects.

Self-imposed bond(age): Beaumont asks voters to raise their own taxes

Read a full breakdown of all of the Beaumont bond propositions at www.theexaminer.
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City gives grace; approves projects

Oct. 21, Beaumont City Council took actions aimed at improving city services and infrastructure including; but not limited to:• Water Bill Grace Period: Council amended Chapter 22 of the City Code to establish a 10-day grace period for water bill late fees, effective immediately.