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Founded in 1984, the Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeast Texas (SCC) has proven to be a vital resource for individuals and families in need, offering counseling services to low-income families who might otherwise go without essential care.
Monday, January 13, 2025
Calvary Kids Praise team celebrates the holiday spirit with patients and staff at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas.
Baptist Hospitals bring the Christmas magic
Barbara Davis
A holiday in the hospital is far from ideal. However, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, extra measures are taken to ensure the holiday magic finds everyone where they are. This endeavor is made possible by the combined efforts of employees, volunteers and community partners.
Monday, January 6, 2025
Baptist Cancer Network Regional Director Gay-Lynne Jones, RN, Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas Day Surgery Director Aaron Lockard, RN, Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas GME Institutional Coordinator Garrett Craver, LPC Supervisor, M.Ed., MBA, Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas Foundation Executive Director Kim Moncla, CFRE, and Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas Chief Nursing Officer Kathy Degenstein-Gartman, RN, MSN
Health partners humbly honored at Holiday Appreciation Luncheon
News Staff
In celebration of the significant health care impact of Gift of Life’s Men’s Health and Prostate Cancer Program, the nonprofit organization hosted a Holiday Appreciation Luncheon Program to hon-or the “tireless efforts” of medical partners and community advocates.
Monday, January 6, 2025
Holidays marred with several tragedies in SETX
Dannie Oliveaux
This holiday season was punctuated with a litany of tragedies throughout Southeast Texas, including a pair of homicides in Beaumont. Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, the Beaumont Police Department (BPD) reported Tiffany Guidry, 40, was stabbed to death at a residence in the 4900 block of Mallet Street.
Monday, January 6, 2025
Tax assessor-collector retires in Hardin County
Dannie Oliveaux
Dec. 31, Hardin County Tax Assessor-Collector Shirley McIntyre Cook entered retirement, after having served two decades at the courthouse. Cook was honored for her 20 years of service, including eight years in her current position Dec.
Monday, January 6, 2025
CHRISTUS gets in Christmas spirit
News Staff
Christmas is a time for family, love, and joy – but, for children and families spending the holiday in the pediatric unit of CHRISTUS Southeast Texas – St. Elizabeth Hospital, the season comes with its own challenges.
Friday, January 3, 2025
25 years of Bicycles and Bibles
Jennifer Johnson
Threats of rain and traffic on the interstate didn’t keep Santa’s helpers from turning Doggett Ford Park into a workshop rivaling the North Pole on Dec. 15, preparing approximately 1,000 homes for the Christmas holiday.The gargantuan undertaking of Beaumont attorney and philanthropist Wayne A.
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
All Aboard! Holiday Express makes stop in Port Arthur
Barbara Davis
The magic of the holiday season rolled into the Port of Port Arthur on Dec. 12 as the CPKC Holiday Express made an unforgettable stop. This festive train, known for its dazzling lights and ability to bring out community spirit, typically visits over 150 towns across the U.S.
Monday, December 30, 2024
Illnesses hit Hardin County ahead of holiday break
Dannie Oliveaux
Prior to the Christmas Break, Hardin County Judge Wayne McDaniel announced a whooping cough “outbreak” after at least 10 case confirmed cases of Pertussis were confirmed by the Hardin County Health Department.
Monday, December 30, 2024
Marker honors Beaumont officer slain in 1902
Dannie Oliveaux
More than 70 attendees, mostly members of the Beaumont Police Department, gathered for a special ceremony Dec. 11 to honor Special Police Officer George Frederick, a Beaumont police officer who gave his life in the line of duty more than a century ago.
Monday, December 30, 2024