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Heated public hearing ends in nod to nixing Beaumont game rooms

Beaumont is one step closer to potentially banning 8-liner gaming machines after a heated and emotional Planning Commission meeting May 19 drew a standing-room-only crowd to City Hall. With dozens of business owners in attendance, only one spoke publicly in defense of the machines.

Honored educators lauded with gala, crystal, $10K checks – just because

Excitement filled the air as underfunded and overworked educators arrived at an elegantly adorned Lamar University Student Setzer Center ballroom May 13, clad in formal attire and smiles from ear-to-ear, where friends, family and colleagues gathered for a gala celebration fit for the kings and...

New Beaumont City Council members sworn in

A special Beaumont City Council meeting was held May 13 to officially canvass results of the recent municipal election and swear-in newly elected council members. Before the oath ceremony, outgoing council members were given the opportunity to deliver farewell remarks.

‘Bridge of hope’ connects public safety, mental health diversion

In the quiet expanse off FM 3514 in Jefferson County, behind a chain-link fence and nestled next to the Dream Center SETX, something extraordinary is taking shape – something that could fundamentally change how Southeast Texas responds to mental illness.

City considers pulling the plug on 8-liners

City Council will soon determine the future of 8-liner gaming machines in Beaumont. A public hearing and work session are scheduled for the May 19 Planning Commission meeting, just one day before the city council convenes on May 20.

Southeast Texas champions turn mental health awareness into lifesaving action

Tuesday, May 6, ripples of compassion swept through the Holiday Inn on Walden Road, as Mental Health America of Southeast Texas hosted its second annual Mental Health Matters Luncheon.

Fix garbage problem or get canned, city warns

Garbage collection in the city of Lumberton – or lack thereof – was the center of discussion for elected city leaders during their April 28 meeting, addressing frustrations and concerns customers of Live Oak Environmental LLC are reporting regarding scheduled trash pickup times long since missed.

Randy Feldschau: Fiscally conservative, man of the people, man of God, ready to serve

As the city of Beaumont plods through yet another fiscal year with anticipated expenditures exceeding anticipated revenue, coupled with generous wage increases across the board, one candidate for mayor has said that enough is enough – and taxpayers should not be asked to shoulder added costs that...