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Rock act Blue October returns to Jefferson Theatre on Oct. 23

Alternative rock band Blue October returns to Beaumont to perform in the historic Jefferson Theatre on Sunday, Oct. 23, at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $30 and go on sale Friday, June 17, at 10 a.m. via ticketmaster.com.

Attorney files to bail on Bond

Alleged consummate conwoman and courtroom regular Mary G. Bond has continued to collect legal troubles, as The Examiner learned June 3 that her lawyer filed a motion to withdraw as her representation over a "conflict of interest" to be expounded upon at a June 6 hearing.

Kountze family of 6 injured in 2-vehicle crash

JASPER COUNTY — A Kountze family of six was injured in a two-vehicle crash on June 2, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Sgt.

Five graduate from Lumberton HS Grad Academy

LUMBERTON — During the 2020-21 school year, Lumberton ISD implemented the Lumberton High School Grad Academy which is designed to help students with credit recovery and acceleration, according to Mary A. Johnson, director of Communication and Community Relations.

Gift of Gratitude

Southeast Texas’ Gift of Life offered up gratitude to St. Katharine Drexel Humanitarians for recently sponsoring a Women’s Health & Breast Cancer Program screening site in Beaumont. The local nonprofit Gift of Life crew was even joined at the site by St.

First Thursday features Voice favorite

The Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET) will stay open late to host First Thursday on June 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Third suspect sought in 'emaciated' toddler's death

Port Arthur police have asked for the public’s help finding a fugitive they suspect played a role in the death of a three-year-old child. The boy’s mother and sister have already been arrested for injury to a child.

New construction honors late port commissioner

Although former Port of Beaumont Board of Commissioners President Lee Smith passed from this life in 2021, with the May 27 dedication of the Port’s newest overpass in honor of the late commissioner, his legacy will live in perpetuity for all to remember the community servant.

TPC declares bankruptcy

TPC Group and numerous related companies filed for bankruptcy protection with the bankruptcy court in Delaware on June 1, according to an attorney representing Southeast Texas residents impacted by the company’s Port Neches explosion the week of Thanksgiving in 2019.

BISD's Allen recognized as super 'Super'

When Texas PTA announced the recipients for the 2022 Outstanding Educator of the Year Awards, they gave a serious nod to the Beaumont ISD leader, Superintendent Dr. Shannon Allen.