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Photo taken during the accident.

Photo taken during the accident.

Eight injured in single-vehicle crash

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
On May 31, the Beaumont Police Department (BPD) reported that eight people were extract after an SUV struck a tree at 4460 Concord Road. The accident happened about 2:16 a.m.When officers arrived, they found a silver Yukon folded around a tree.
Courtesy photo.

Courtesy photo.

LIT announces 2025-26 Golden Eagle Ambassadors

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) announced the 2025-2026 LIT Golden Eagle Ambassadors. The students were selected to serve as leaders, representing LIT by welcoming and guiding new and prospective students while building a strong sense of community on campus.

Holt opens district office in Hardin County

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
District 18 State Rep. Janis Holt (R-Silsbee) announced the opening of a second district office located in the Hardin County Courthouse, 300 West Monroe, Suite 133A, in Kountze. The space was donated by Hardin County.

Early voting for Beaumont mayoral elections end June 3

Maddie Sims
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
The mayoral runoff elections continue after no candidates received the majority vote during the general election. June 3 is the last day of early voting until Election Day, June 7.The mayoral candidates are Randy Feldschau, Christopher Hones, Robin Mouton, Jude Paredez and Roy West.
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LU earns double distinction in 2025 Carnegie Classifications

Dannie Oliveaux
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
As celebrated with about 50 Lamar University staffers in the Welcome Center on May 28, the higher ed institution has been nationally recognized as an Opportunity College and University (OCU) in the newly released 2025 Carnegie Classifications for “impact on student success and economic mobility.
Mouton, left, and West

Mouton, left, and West

Familiar foes face off: Beaumont mayoral runoff begins May 27

Barbara Davis
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Voters in Beaumont will return to the polls next week as the city’s top two mayoral candidates – current Mayor Roy West and former Mayor Robin Mouton – prepare for a decisive runoff election set for June 7.Early voting kicks off Monday, May 27, and will run through June 3.
2025 Reaud Excellence in Education Award winners and Beaumont Foundation of America Chairman Reagan Reaud

2025 Reaud Excellence in Education Award winners and Beaumont Foundation of America Chairman Reagan Reaud

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

Jennifer Johnson
Monday, May 26, 2025
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...
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