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Beaumont drops half a million dollars on assistants for new city manager

With only one councilmember balking at adding new administrative positions totaling in excess of $700,000  – $715,000, to be exact –  after the city has already penned in a budget for the fiscal year that began three months ago, the elected leaders of the Beaumont City Council and Mayor Robin...

Texas Bankers Hall Of Fame To Honor J. Pat Parsons as one of five 2023 Inductees

The Texas Bankers Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the induction of the 2023 Honorees at the 10th Annual Texas Bankers Hall of Fame Gala on April 27, 2023, on the campus of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Five iconic bankers, Kenneth L. Burgess, Jr., Ron Butler, James D.

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.

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.

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.

PHOTOS: 12th Night Mardi Gras Party

What: 12th Night Mardi Gras Party Where: Home of Cindy and Butch Frazier Photos by Brandon Gouthier

BREAKING: Kinsel Motors has been sold to Leslie Doggett of Houston

"Today, the Kinsel family announced that their business has been sold to Leslie Doggett of Houston, Texas," said Craig Kinsel, President of Kinsel Motors. The purchase includes Kinsel Ford, Lincoln, Mazda and Kinsel Toyota automobile dealerships.

Janis Joplin Tribute

Southeast Texas native and celebrated New York City vocalist Amber Martin will return home Saturday, Jan. 14, for her tribute show, “Amber Martin in Janis: Undead” at Madison’s at 9 p.m.

Newsboys announce March 25 concert date in Beaumont

Christian rock group Newsboys will perform at the Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont on Saturday, March 25, at 7 p.m. Presale begins Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster.com using the code: SPEAK. General on sale is Friday, Jan. 13, at 10 a.m., which is also online at Ticketmaster.

Shot fired at deputy, no injuries

An Orange County Sheriff’s deputy responding to a burglary in progress was uninjured after a homeowner fired a shot at the door on Jan. 4, reported Sheriff Jimmy Lane Mooney. He reported the deputy responded to a call on South Greenwood, off Highway 105 in Orangefield. The deputy was taken to St.