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Attendees fish at a stock fishing pond at a previous Disaster Expo

Attendees fish at a stock fishing pond at a previous Disaster Expo

Readying for recovery

News Staff
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Beaumont Police Officer Carol Riley has witnessed a lot of disasters first-hand, both as a first responder and a resident of the Southeast Texas community that has had more than its fair share of disaster over the years.
A couple holds a sign reading "Home Sweet Home"

A couple holds a sign reading "Home Sweet Home"

Values in the mail

Jennifer Johnson
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Notices of appraised values are hitting mailboxes throughout Southeast Texas, with the Jefferson Central Appraisal District (JCAD) mailing out notices of preliminary 2022 property values between April 15 and May 16.
100 Club of Southeast Texas logo

100 Club of Southeast Texas logo

The 100 Club, offering financial respite

News Staff
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Losing a loved one precipitates unparalleled sorrow and stress, something first responders see on the job everyday. This same group of professionals is also at a heightened risk to be seriously injured or die themselves while serving their communities.
Game room interior showing slot machines

Game room interior showing slot machines

Nederland puts pause on Bulldog game room

Scott McLendon
Thursday, April 21, 2022
After learning about a March opinion from a Texas appeals court deeming 8-liner gaming machines “unconstitutional,” Nederland city councilors postponed an April 18 hearing scheduled to discuss concerns posed by residents who worry about the criminal activity attracted to the so-called game rooms...
Charged with intoxication manslaughter, Luis Fernando Torres, picture here at 18, entered a guilty please April 19 in lieu of the trial jurists were already prepared to hear.

Charged with intoxication manslaughter, Luis Fernando Torres, picture here at 18, entered a guilty please April 19 in lieu of the trial jurists were already prepared to hear.

BPD officer's killer pleads guilty

Scott McLendon
Thursday, April 21, 2022
More than a year after drunkenly driving and crashing his Mustang into a patrolling police unit, in August 2020, killing a 23-year-old Beaumont officer when he was 18, a Port Arthur man pleaded guilty to intoxication manslaughter April 19 and could face no more than 30 years in prison.
Whiskey Myers

Whiskey Myers

Live music schedule for April 21-27

Chad Cooper
Thursday, April 21, 2022
April 21-27 Brick & Barley (Orange) Wed., April 27: Brian Winfield   Blue Martini (Golden Nugget) Fri., April 22: The Fuse Sat., April 23: The Fuse   Courville’s Thurs., April 21: Kevin Galloway & Doug Strahan   Dylan’s (Port Arthur) Thurs., April 21: Johnny Jimenez Fri.
Grow to Share Garden

Grow to Share Garden

Delivering a needed difference

Chad Cooper
Thursday, April 21, 2022
By Chad Cooper Entertainment Editor It was once said that as a nation, the United States has focused on helping and improving the lives of others, which has in return produced a culture that deeply values volunteer opportunities.
Aerial of a vibrant downtown Beaumont in the mid-1950s

Aerial of a vibrant downtown Beaumont in the mid-1950s

The Event of the Century

Sharon Brooks
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Join Beaumont Main Street on May 7 for a look back at the city’s last 120 years.
Albert Nolen

Albert Nolen

Out & About with Albert April 21-27

Albert Nolen
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Fun in the spring sun It was beautiful weather for Easter weekend and many local families gathered with loved ones and friends to celebrate the reason for the season.
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