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ONGOING EXAMINER INVESTIGATION: Beaumont business reported to California AG

After The Examiner reported earlier in 2022 that Beaumont-based “Quick Cash 4 Test Strips” owner Richard Spillman is under scrutiny for allegedly taking products but failing to pony up payment for the goods, investigative reporters learned that criminal complaints have been filed against Spillman...

ONGOING EXAMINER INVESTIGATION: Alleged rapist, fraudster awaits court date

A “manipulative slum lord”  accused of rape, indecency with a child and rental-assistance fraud – who claimed his only transgression was “trusting a one-legged Marine” – is scheduled to have another chance to spill revelations at his next court appearance in January.

Groves council mulls ousting longtime city manager

In a special meeting of the Groves City Council set for Dec. 22, officials have scheduled a bevy of agenda items revolving around whether to take an “adverse employment action” against the longtime city manager.

ONGOING EXAMINER INVESTIGATION: Belligerence blooms at BISD’s West Brook

Beaumont ISD’s West Brook High School made its rounds on social media in September, The Examiner opened an investigation and obtained more than 20 videos depicting fights and assaults on the campus, revealing what students call a combative culture.

ONGOING EXAMINER INVESTIGATION: Pauper’s plea precedes Supreme Court submission

With his Houston-area attorney swearing it’s true, former Beaumont ISD contract electrician Calvin Walker filed a plea of indigence before the U.S. Supreme Court just before Thanksgiving, Nov. 22.

Last chance to see the lights

With Christmas on a weekend, there may be some extra time to take the family out of the house. As temperatures are expected to turn chilly, it would be a perfect time to bundle up and see all the pretty sights before we head into the new year.

Out & About with Albert Dec. 22-28

Dine and danceathon Roccoco Club hosted their annual dinner and dance event last Saturday evening on the 8th Floor of Mary and John Gray Library at Lamar University.

PHOTOS: Baptist Physician and Family Christmas Party

What: Baptist Physician and Family Christmas Party Where: Civic Center Photos by Brandon Gouthier

PHOTOS: Junior League of Beaumont Main Street Market Luncheon

What: Junior League of Beaumont Main Street Market Luncheon Where: Civic Center Photos by Chad Cooper

Letter to the investigator: Admin mum after Silsbee teacher assaulted

From an anonymous teacher, I am a teacher at Silsbee Elementary School. I can confidently say that the majority of our teachers are at a breaking point.