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Daughter-defiling inmate busted for drugs

After a jailer found a bevy of narcotics concealed inside a deodorant stick belonging to a 43-year-old inmate, who is already accused of continuous sex abuse of his daughter, a Jefferson County grand jury indicted the man Sept. 28 for prohibited substances in a correctional facility.

Voting calendar set, deadlines draw near

There are a host of state, federal, county and other elections next month and the deadline to register to vote is drawing near. According to the Texas Secretary of State’s Office, the final day to register to vote in the Nov. 8 election is Tuesday, Oct. 11.

Ribbon Run features spooky fun for good cause

The Gift of Life’s 5K Ribbon Run Monster Dash is returning to downtown Beaumont this month to offer Southeast Texans the sweetest run in the Lone Star State, which also allows participants to raise money for lifesaving treatments for local cancer survivors. Set for Saturday, Oct.

National organization recognizes local doctor with INSPIRE Award

The American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) has recognized Dr.

Commissioner, campuses talk security enhancements

With school safety at the center of a Texas Education Agency directive sent out a the end of September, local districts are reviewing their protocols and processes. Sept.

Accused predator free amid court delay, lawyer vacation

As a local “slumlord” amasses victims and charges, including sexual assault and rental assistance fraud, the accused predator and a few of his victims detailed their accounts to The Examiner. Billy Lynn Woolley, 49, avoided bond revocations – and jail time – the week of Oct.

U.S. Navy Commander Jazz Band at Jefferson Theatre on Nov. 9

The U.S. Navy Band Commodores will perform a free show at the Jefferson Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available for pickup at the Beaumont Civic Center box office (701 Main St.) in downtown Beaumont from Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Out & About with Albert Oct. 6-12

Guys knight out The 75th Neches River Festival hosted Knight’s Night Out last Wednesday evening at 5 Under Golf. Super couple Emily (event chair) and Jeff Wheeler (Chair of the Knights) spearheaded then standing room only affair.

AMSET ‘Fashion with Feathers’ Gala

What: AMSET ‘Fashion with Feathers’ Gala  Where: Art Museum of Southeast Texas  Photos by Brandon Gouthier

Orangetober Festival

The City of Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau will host the second annual Orangetober Festival on Oct. 7-9 at the Riverside Pavilion, located at 708 Simmons Drive, in Orange. The Orangetober Festival is sure to provide fun for the entire family with a great variety of events and activities.