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Jon Korejw holds a VITa banner that will be displayed in front of the Gloria Ramirez Neighborhood Resource Center on Gulf Street in Beaumont

Volunteers needed for free tax assistance program

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, January 13, 2022

Jon Korejwa, a certified tax professional and program director, is inviting volunteers to learn a new skill or hone their income tax tallying knowledge while helping local people with their taxes in 2022.

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Voting deadlines near

News Staff

Thursday, January 13, 2022

The last day to register to vote for the 2022 Texas Primaries is Jan. 31. Voters may check if they are registered to vote with their County Voter Registrar or at votetexas.gov.

Marco Born

Lamar University athletic director taking leave of absence

Chad Cooper

Thursday, January 13, 2022

According to an email sent out by Lamar University, athletic director Marco Born is taking a "leave of absence" for "personal reasons" for the "foreseeable future," effective immediately. Associate Athletic Director Helene Thill will serve as the interim.

Tax office to close next week

Tax office closed by COVID

Jennifer Johnson

Thursday, January 13, 2022

Due to “COVID-19-related staffing issues in our three locations,” the Jefferson County Tax Office announced on Jan. 13, the office will close one of its branches – the Port Arthur Tax Office – from Monday, Jan. 17, through Friday, Jan. 21. The Port Arthur office is expected to reopen Monday, Jan.

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MLK Day: Parade canceled, but other events move forward

News Staff

Thursday, January 13, 2022

Beaumont Independent School District students who have been readying for the annual MLK Day Parade that typically features high school and university bands, elected officials and community service groups were advised this week that the annual event has been canceled for this year.

The city of Beaumont offers a wide range of activities with no cost to the participants

Free Beaumont attractions, services to chase away boredom

News Staff

Thursday, January 13, 2022

In stark contradiction to the argument that there’s nothing to do in Beaumont, the city has released a list of dozens of activities for Southeast Texans to participate in that won’t break the bank for the entertainment budget.

Sick and needing a test? Even when you think you have secured testing, that doesn't always pan out. Calls and visits to local outlets reveal depleted supplies, and even those that report having tests on hand are unable to support those assertions.

Drive-thru testing available amid short supply of in-home tests

Scott McLendon

Thursday, January 13, 2022

While Southeast Texas residents seeking a COVID-19 test have several drive-thru options, from family owned pharmacies to national and global chains, purchasing rapid and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests is more problematic. “PCR has a whole lot higher sensitivity than rapid tests.

Beaumont Baptist Hospital's COVID Unit Lead Intensivist Dr. Qamar Arfeen

Safety guidance changes as Omicron cases climb

Scott McLendon

Thursday, January 13, 2022

With COVID-19 case confirmations on a continued climb in the first two weeks of 2022 thanks to the exceedingly contagious Omicron variant, scores of Southeast Texans have no doubt been exposed in the not-so-distant past.

Selma

Classic Movie Night

Chad Cooper

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

The Historic Jefferson Theatre at 345 Fannin in downtown Beaumont will show the 2014 historical drama film “Selma” on Friday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m.

Keith Sweat

Chad Cooper

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

R&B singing sensation Keith Sweat will perform at the Grand Event Center inside the Golden Nugget in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Saturday, Jan. 15, at 8 p.m. Tickets for the 21 and older show are $30-$50 and can be purchased online at goldennugget.com.

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