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Exiting councilman speaks candidly

Monday, March 17, 2025

As Councilmember Taylor Neild prepares to exit his position after nearly six years of elected service to the Beaumont City Council, he reflects on the city’s advancements, concerns, and what lies ahead.

Flo Rida (Photo by Chad Cooper)

Concert photos: Flo Rida at Mardi Gras SETX

Chad Cooper

Sunday, March 16, 2025

WHO: Flo RidaWHERE: Mardi Gras Southeast Texas - Doggett Ford Arena, BeaumontWHEN: Saturday, Feb. 28, 2025Photos by Chad Cooper

Historic designation bestowed on Lamar

Dannie Oliveaux

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Lamar University officials announced, for the first time in the school’s history, that the university received coveted R2 (Research 2) designation for its high research activity and doctorate production.

Walker

Another week, another excuse not to pay

Jennifer Johnson

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Bringing former Beaumont ISD contract electrician Calvin Walker into Jefferson County’s Criminal District Court for a second time in two weeks Feb.

Downtown properties under scrutiny amid code violations; owner faces deadline

Barbara Davis

Monday, March 10, 2025

Recent grappling between the city of Beaumont and local developer Tom Flanagan concerning his dilapidated properties has left questions as to whether the downtown property owner receives preferential treatment.

County seeks to collect on $1M school fraud judgment

Jennifer Johnson

Monday, March 3, 2025

Off-the-cuff math calculations performed in court Feb.

Reece Williams

Williams earns gold medal at Bay Area Christian District Preview

News Staff

Thursday, February 27, 2025

The Monsignor Kelly Catholic Bulldogs delivered another impressive performance, finishing in second place at the Bay Area Christian District Preview at Magnolia Creek Golf Club on Feb. 25.

Aaron Lewis (Photo by Chad Cooper)

Concert photos: Aaron Lewis

News Staff

Sunday, February 23, 2025

WHO: Aaron LewisWHERE: Golden Nugget - Lake Charles, LouisianaWHEN: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025Photos by Chad Cooper Chad Cooper is the Entertainment Editor. Contact cooper@theexaminer.com

The Beast and Elise Rogers (Photo by Jordan Gaspard)

Beaumont Civic Ballet's 'Beauty and the Beast'

Chad Cooper

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Beaumont Civic Ballet has been captivating audiences of Southeast Texas with performances that feature evocating scores, stunning costumes and beautiful set designs that create magical atmospheres since 1971 set forth by the late founder Marsha Woody.

Battery recycling facility seeks tax abatement for startup in Hardin Co.

Dannie Oliveaux

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Hardin County Commissioners Court will conduct a public hearing at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, to consider a tax abatement for a recycling company near Silsbee. The meeting will be held at the Hardin County Courthouse in Kountze.

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