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Criminally charged

Jefferson County indictments returned on October 26 and November 1, 2022. Click the PDF below to view these indictments.

Photos: 'Gift of Life Julie' Richardson Procter 5K Ribbon Run Monster Dash

What: Gift of Life's Julie Richardson Procter 5K Ribbon Run Monster Dash Where: Beaumont Civic Center Photos by Brandon Gouthier and Tim Sudela

Hardin County Food Inspection Report (September)

The following information was provided by Health Inspection Manager ReJena Bolton and Foodborne/Waterborne Health/Pool Investigator Sheli Richardson, for the month of September: • The Nest Daycare – 685 6th St.

Fast & Furious: ‘Pissed off’ driver turns shooter

After he allegedly shot another man in the head with a shotgun after escalating a road rage incident which originated on North Major Drive July 27, a Jefferson County grand jury indicted a 26-year-old Beaumont man for aggravated assault Oct. 26.

Hardin County Jail Report (through Oct. 23)

The following information was released by the Hardin County Sheriff Office recently.

HARDIN COUNTY | Public hearing held on $23.9 million CDBG-MIT application

The public hearing to gather input from citizens concerning a $23.9 million Community Development Block Grant for Mitigation (CSBG-MIT) application for Hardin County took place Oct. 25 as the Commissioners Court conducted a public hearing, the first phase of the application process.

EXAMINER ENDORSEMENTS 2022 | Texas House District 22

The Examiner whole-heartedly endorses Christian “Manuel” Hayes for District 2022 State Representative.

EXAMINER ENDORSEMENTS 2022 | 317th District Court

The Examiner endorses Chelsie Ramos as Family Court Judge for the Jefferson County 317th Civil District Court.

EXAMINER ENDORSEMENTS 2022 | Attorney General

Jefferson, Orange and Hardin County voters, we need to re-elect our Attorney General, Ken Paxton, and the stakes could not be higher.

EXAMINER ENDORSEMENTS 2022 | Governor

Southeast Texas is growing in jobs and opportunities – perhaps more than has been recorded since the Spindletop boom. Governor Greg Abbott has supported our community, working with County Judge Jeff Branick to assist with the infrastructure needed to support such a boom.