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Parents still have more than a month to apply for Texas Education Freedom Accounts.

Parents still have more than a month to apply for Texas Education Freedom Accounts.

More than 100,000 students apply for TEFA

News Staff
Monday, February 23, 2026
The record-setting demand for school choice in Texas hit a new milestone as more than 100,000 students have applied for Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) in less than two weeks. Parents still have more than a month to apply.The program is not first come, first served.
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Allegations of judicial misconduct overshadow JP race

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Public allegations against challenged incumbent Jefferson County Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Justin Chesson have surfaced at the height of election season — but records obtained by The Examiner raise questions about the origin and validity of at least one key complaint driving the...
Early voting continues through Feb. 27.

Early voting continues through Feb. 27.

Jefferson County early voter turnout for 2026 midterms

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Early voting for the 2026 midterm elections began Feb. 17 throughout the state of Texas. Listed below is the day-by-day data for early voter turnout in Jefferson County with direct comparisons from the previous midterms in 2022.
Areas in effect for road closures Saturday, February 21 from 8-11:30 a.m. Courtesy image.

Areas in effect for road closures Saturday, February 21 from 8-11:30 a.m. Courtesy image.

Road closures expected in downtown Beaumont Feb. 21

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Due to the upcoming Neches River Festival 5k run, there will be road closures from 8-11:30 a.m., according to an announcement from the Beaumont Police Department. The downtown streets affected are marked on the street map image. Officers will be in the area to assist with traffic control.

Nelson announces 18.7M registered voters for March 3 primary plection

News Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
At the start of early voting Feb. 17, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced Texas has 18,657,918 registered voters for the March 3 Primary Election.“Nearly 19 million Texans are registered to vote, and my office and election officials across the state are working to make sure all Texas...
Photo courtesy of FBI

Photo courtesy of FBI

Paxton launches tip line for unlawful voting activity before March primary

News Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Feb. 17, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the launch of an email tipline where the public may report suspected violations of Texas election law and issued a legal advisory on election integrity.Paxton said he will thoroughly investigate any suspected voter fraud and protect the integrity of...
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