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Chamber exec that resigned amid health issues lands gig in San Angelo

Roughly two months after resigning as president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, citing a significant health issue that necessitated his full attention, Steve Ahlenius has landed gig with a nearby Chamber of Commerce – with no reported medical...

Lead pipe replacement needed in Beaumont homes

Beginning Oct. 16, provisions of the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Requirements went into effect in addition to previous lead and copper rule requirements. Water departments were required to submit initial service line inventory reports to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) by Oct.

Councilman announces intent to not seek re-election

Giving any potential contender plenty of time to run for the vacated seat, Beaumont Ward 1 Councilmember Taylor Neild announced he will not seek re-election to his seat, which is up for vote in May 2025.

Phelan preps for prosperous 2025

Nov. 12, the first day members of the Texas House could pre-file legislation for the upcoming 89th Legislature, Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan issued a statement regarding reserved low bill numbers and other proactive initiatives to ensure a collaborative and productive session.

Judge combats ‘false information’ about ESDs in Hardin County

Hardin County Judge Wayne McDaniel recently reached out to the community in hopes of correcting what he said is misinformation being spread concerning how the county’s eight emergency services districts (ESDs) are governed, how ESD commissioners are appointed and the relationship between ESDs and...

2024 Turkey Trot: Holiday race returns, benefiting Shorkey Center

Beaumont’s beloved annual Turkey Trot is back this Thanksgiving morning, the 34th annual installment to hosted by the Sea Rim Striders Run Club (SRS) at The Downtown Event Centre, 700 Crockett St.

Trio indicted for homicide caught on Ring camera

Oct. 30, three men were indicted for what investigators believe was a murder committed to cover a botched auto burglary. Sept. 27, Ebonie Gilbert, 39, was found dead in her home by her mother about 3 p.m.