News

DWI driver claims immense wealth spurred ‘overzealous’ prosecution, jury disagrees

More than three years after allegedly driving drunk and plowing over a cadre of vehicles in front of Rogers Park in Beaumont, Walter “Loddie” Naymola’s defense asserts that “overzealous prosecutors overcharging Loddie” due to his noted wealth justified a “not guilty” response to charges of...

EDITORIAL: Beaumont still deserves answers about Gilbert Building fire

More than 18 months after flames tore through the historic Gilbert Building, Beaumont residents are still waiting for the most basic information about what happened.

Texas Master Naturalist training kicks off

The Sabine Neches Chapter, Texas Master Naturalist, will hold an introduction meeting Thursday, Jan. 22, at 6:30 p.m. for those interested in becoming a certified Texas Master Naturalist. This meeting will take place at 700 North St. in Beaumont.

MLK Support Group to celebrate holiday in King-ly fashion for 40th anniversary

Nov. 2, 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed the King Holiday Bill into law, which designated the third Monday in January a federal holiday in observance of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., according to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

The Melody Maids: morals, manners, music

In a time of war and uncertainty, one small-town music teacher and her all-girl singing troupe set out to uplift the world — one song at a time. The Melody Maids were real life. Nothing Hollywood here.

New year, new milestones for local investigative hub

It has been nearly two years since the Beaumont Police Department’s Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) was officially implemented.