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Mardi Gras in downtown Beaumont – a perfect fit

Traditions of Mardi Gras can be traced to medieval Europe, which passed through Rome and Venice in the 17th and 18th Centuries to the French House of the Bourbons. According to mardigrasneworleans.

Catalytic converter caper culprits caught

At about 4:40 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, Beaumont Police Department (BPD) officers responded to Westend Lodge on Major Drive in reference to subjects allegedly stealing catalytic converters.

Capes and Crowns

Kick off the season of the Neches River Festival and Mardi Gras Southeast Texas as the groups come together to present the “Capes & Crowns 5K Run” on Saturday, Feb. 26, on the great lawn of the Event Centre, 700 Crockett Street in downtown Beaumont. The 5K begins at 9 a.m.

Top 10 wanted sex offender arrested in Galveston

Feb. 10, Joe Hernandez, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender, was taken into custody by the Galveston Police Department after turning himself in. In 1998, Hernandez was convicted of three counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child following incidents involving 2-year-old and 7-year-old girls.

Dollar General delinquent convicted

A Beaumont man was convicted of federal firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas Feb. 14, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston. Kenderious DaShawn Coleman, 20, pleaded guilty to Hobbs Act robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence before U.S.

Meritorious musicians

Beaumont United and West Brook high schools choir students participated in the Regional UIL Solo and Ensemble Competition. Thirty-six students earned a gold medal on their solo and qualified for the state contest.

County adds to Most Wanted list

Without fanfare or announcement, the Jefferson County Most Wanted list was updated Feb.

Aquatic officers find deceased body

At about 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) Marine Division deputies discovered a deceased body floating in the Neches River.

Armed adolescent arrested

Beaumont Police Department (BPD) officers arrested approximately 20 suspects after responding to 10500 Vinson St. in reference to numerous subjects blocking the roadway. According to a Feb. 11 news release, these subjects were reported to have handguns and rifles.

Valentine's Day voting

Early voting began Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14 and will continue through Feb. 25, with the primary election for both the Democratic and Republican parties set for Tuesday, March 1.