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Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick administers House Speaker Dade Phelan's Oath of Office.

Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick administers House Speaker Dade Phelan's Oath of Office.

SETX son begins second term as House Speaker

Jan. 10, the 88th Texas Legislature convened with a welcome-back to the re-elected House Speaker Dade Phelan of Southeast Texas. As announced in the Texas Tribune moments after the Tuesday vote, Texas House of Representatives members voted 145-3 to elect state Rep.
Beaumont City Council.

Beaumont City Council.

City pays $255K for panned program

Roughly one year’s worth of high-end assistant city manager pay for the city of Beaumont was lost on a contract for $255,383.02 for software that “would not function properly and appropriately for the city’s departments.
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WWE returns to Ford arena Saturday, April 29

The WWE returns to Ford Arena for the first time in five years when the Superstars of the "Smackdown" roster invade Ford Arena on Saturday, April 29, at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at $20 and go on sale to the public next Friday, Jan. 20, at 10 a.m. via fordpark.
14th Congressional District

14th Congressional District

Rep. Randy Weber Appointed to House Energy and Commerce Committee

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Weber was appointed to serve on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee.
Jeff Dunham and Walter (Photo by Richard McLaren)

Jeff Dunham and Walter (Photo by Richard McLaren)

Interview: Jeff Dunham is no dummy

 International comedy sensation comic and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham has performed in front of sold-out audiences worldwide showcasing the undeniable power of induced laughter.
Albert Nolen

Albert Nolen

Out & About with Albert Jan. 12-18

Fab FantaSea Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas Foundation will host their first La Soirée gala since 2020 on Saturday, Jan, 28, at the Civic Center. Chairpersons for the area’s “Party of the Year” are Melissa and Chris Fisher.