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Michael W. Smith to perform at Julie Rogers Theatre on Oct. 1

Multi-platinum artist Michael W. Smith will headline "The Waymaker Tour" at the Julie Rogers Theatre in Beaumont on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at $19.75 and can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com. Smith has charted on both contemporary Christian and mainstream charts.

Teen driver found guilty in officer’s death

At 2:30 p.m., an hour after being sent to take a break and begin deliberations, jurors returned a verdict finding now 20-year-old Luis Torres guilty of the crime of “intoxication manslaughter causing the death of a peace officer.

Southeast Texas Alerting Network (STAN) emergency alerting network exercise set

The Southeast Texas region will conduct a test of the emergency alerting system on Tuesday, July 26 (Hardin, Jasper and Orange counties) Wednesday, July 27 (Jefferson County and Beaumont) Thursday, July 28 (Port Arthur and Mid-County-Nederland, Port Neches, Groves).

Dentist receives Community Builder Award

Dr. Christy Boudreaux of Boudreaux Dental Group in Lumberton was named as the 2022 recipient of The Community Builder Award from the Lumberton Masonic Lodge No. 1430 AF & AM.

Local students earn Lone Star Degrees

A host of area students received Lone Star Degrees at the 94th State FFA Convention held July 11-14 in Fort Worth. The Lone Star Degree is the highest state achievement a student can receive. Fewer than 2% of all FFA members earn the degree.

Beaumont Main Street earns national accreditation

Beaumont Main Street, headquartered in the heart of downtown at 505 Orleans St., Ste. 103, announced July 15 that it has received its 2022 accreditation from Main Street America, “the leading voice for preservation-based economic development and community revitalization across the country.

PA police nab 'known' gang member

Monday, July 11, Port Arthur Police Department officers arrested 23-year-old Frankie Cunningham, “a known gang member,” according to police, in the 3900 block of 26th St.

Councilman catches creeper

Beaumont city councilman Taylor Neild was at home with his family when they were alerted to the sounds of an unknown intruder in the garage. According to Neild’s recounting of the event, as he entered the garage, the councilman saw the intruder crouched with his back turned.

And the winner is...

Gift of Life raffled a new Toyota Highlander to raise funds for the nonprofit’s men’s health mission, announcing the winner at 5 Under Golf on July 14, in a livestreamed pull from Alexis Roby, calling the winner who just got home from work.

Sports shorts: Week of July 21, 2022

Baseball USA Baseball named the final 18-man roster for the 2022 12U National Team, one which includes Ty Chambless of Bridge City. The announcement comes following the conclusion of 12U National Team Trials, which was held from June 27-July 1 at Thomas Brooks Park in Cary, North Carolina.