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TWIA talks changes

The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) board committee of Legislative & External Affairs Committee met on June 24 to continue planning legislative recommendations to the Board of Directors for the association’s Biennial Report to the Texas Legislature.

Exchanging students, exchanging culture

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with local community high schools, is looking for local families to host boys and girls ages 15–18 for the next academic year.

Groundbreaking center breaks ground

Texas Oncology broke ground June 15 on a new 32,000-square-foot cancer care center that promises to enhance the level of cancer care available to patients in Southeast Texas. Located on the CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St.

TASI brings art – gumbo style – to heart of Southeast Texas

The Art Studio, Inc. (TASI) will host Gumbo Clayfest, a celebration of ceramic arts, July 6-8, at its 720 Franklin St. gallery in downtown Beaumont.

Judge's practices postpone justice

A local judge’s effort to remain above reproach and safe from challenges to all of his, and his employees’, tasks at the Jefferson County Court at Law No. 2 has “gummed up” the cogs of justice, according to former courthouse staff.

Commissioners agree on 4.5% wage increase

The Hardin County Commissioners Court agreed to a 4.5% wage increase for most employees, except for some with higher rank in the sheriff’s department. During the budget workshop portion of the agenda on June 28, the court discussed the revised the Fiscal Year 2023 Wage Analysis.

City addressing 'misinformation' posted on Facebook

The city manager for a small Southeast Texas city says he doesn’t know why a “so-called” media outlet is reporting misinformation concerning recent action by the city.

Beaumont magnate mangles multiple cars on Dowlen

Beaumont business tycoon Walter “Loddie” Naymola is being investigated in the cause of the accident that damaged six vehicles June 22 – reportedly resulting in multiple injuries, but no deaths – at the intersection of Dowlen and Gladys, multiple sources confirmed to The Examiner.

Sports shorts: Golf

The STPGA hosted a tournament June 27 at Brentwood Country Club of Texas in Beaumont.

Sports Shorts: Ultimate Cowboy

Coy Melancon, of nearby Batson, outlasted 13 other cowboys during the “Ultimate Cowboy Showdown” to win $50,000 worth of cattle as well as a belt buckle.