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Ramos speaks

Ramos speaks

Local lawyer looks to become first female family judge

News Staff
Thursday, January 20, 2022
After a 20-year career in Houston family law, serving as both judge and attorney in Harris County family court, a Southeast Texas native has returned home and Jan. 19 announced her intention to become the first woman to preside over the 317th Civil District Court.

Murder-for-hire plotter pleads guilty

News Staff
Thursday, January 20, 2022
A Port Arthur-dwelling Honduran national pleaded guilty to a murder-for-hire plot aimed at eliminating his mother-in-law and brother-in-law back in Honduras, according to an announcement released Jan. 19 from the Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney’s office.
Students work in a classroom with masks on

Students work in a classroom with masks on

'Stay home if sick,' and other common sense ways to keep schools open

News Staff
Thursday, January 20, 2022
“In an effort to reduce school spread and keep our schools open, we are highly encouraging everyone to protect themselves and others from COVID-19 by doing the following,” begins communication sent from the Beaumont Independent School District (BISD) to parents entering the MLK Day holiday...
In the diagram, the efficacy of surgical vs N95 masks are outlined

In the diagram, the efficacy of surgical vs N95 masks are outlined

Federal officials announce mass mask giveaway

News Staff
Thursday, January 20, 2022
White House officials this week revealed that the federal government plans to ship N95 masks to pharmacies and health centers at the end of the week, with plans to make the masks free and available to the wider public the following week.
Stacey Lewis Jr.

Stacey Lewis Jr.

Trustees revisit renaming stadium steeped in dispute

Scott McLendon
Thursday, January 20, 2022
After avoiding the agenda for a full year, the proposition of renaming Beaumont Independent School District’s (BISD) Memorial Stadium – a controversy-conjuring conversation – appeared once again on trustees’ list of action items at the board’s Jan. 20 meeting.
Curse & The Cure

Curse & The Cure

Live music calendar for Jan. 20-26

Chad Cooper
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Live music calendar for Jan. 20-26   Brick & Barley (Orange) Wed., Jan. 26: Rusty James   Blue Martini (Golden Nugget) Fri., Jan. 21: Afterparty Sat., Jan. 22: Afterparty Sun., Jan. 23: Jarvis & The Gents   Doc’s Yardhouse (Nederland) Sat., Jan.
Jake's fireworks in Nederland

Jake's fireworks in Nederland

Fireworks store owner guilty in drug trafficking conspiracy

News Staff
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Two Southeast Texas men, including the owner of the Jake’s Fireworks business, have pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking violations committed from the Mid County property, according to an announcement from Eastern District of Texas U.S.Attorney Brit Featherston on Jan. 18.
Hurricane Pro Wrestling Taya Valkyrie vs Miranda Alize

Hurricane Pro Wrestling Taya Valkyrie vs Miranda Alize

Pro wrestling returns to Ford Park

Chad Cooper
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Hurricane Pro Wrestling will host an event Saturday, Jan. 22, inside the Ford Exhibit Hall at Ford Park (5115 Interstate 10 South) in Beaumont at 7 p.m. Tickets for this family-friendly event are $15 and can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com or the Ford Park box office.
Freedom Riders at Lutcher Theater

Freedom Riders at Lutcher Theater

‘Freedom Riders’

Chad Cooper
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Lutcher Theater is presenting “Freedom Riders,” on Tuesday, Jan. 25, with two performances at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. “Freedom Riders,” a new play with original songs and music, explores the valiant and courageous personalities behind one of the most critical chapters in the history of the U.S.
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