Darrell Troppy working in his studio
In Memoriam: Darrell Troppy
News Staff
Legendary artist Darrell Troppy, 60, was found dead in his art studio in Beaumont on Christmas Day, Dec. 25.
Thursday, December 30, 2021
News
Mickles
News Shorts: Missing Beaumonters found safe
News Staff
The Beaumont Police Department (BPD) announced the end of two missing person searches as both residents have been located safely.
At about 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, BPD officers announced the search for 18-year-old Yamiadante Mickles when the autistic teen went missing.
Thursday, December 30, 2021
News Shorts: Children's Museum hosts Casino Gala
News Staff
The Beaumont Children’s Museum invites residents to circle Saturday, Jan. 8, in their calendars for its upcoming 2nd Annual Casino Gala.
“Mark your calendars and place your bet on the Beaumont Children’s Museum with indulgent foods and drinks, gaming, and high-rolling fun!” event organizers said.
Thursday, December 30, 2021
A photo of New Years Eve fireworks
News Shorts: NYE tips from the WHO
News Staff
The World Health Organization (WHO) has compiled a list of tips to help keep revelers safe while celebrating the new year.
While the organization’s top tip is still to get vaccinated against COVID-19, it still recommends caution when considering whether to attend large gatherings.
Thursday, December 30, 2021
A donor gives blood
News Shorts: National Blood Donor Month
News Staff
January is National Blood Donor Month, a time to celebrate the life-saving impact of blood and platelet donors. It has been celebrated each January for nearly 50 years and coincides with one of the most difficult times to maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients. This year is no exception.
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Main Library Beaumont on Pearl Street
News Shorts: Main Library closed for repairs
News Staff
Starting Jan. 2, Beaumont’s Main Library downtown will be closed for two to three months to repair the HVAC system.
“But don’t despair!” Library officials wrote.
Thursday, December 30, 2021
KOGT radio station in Orange Texas
News Shorts: KOGT ceases operations
News Staff
An Orange-based radio station, KOGT Radio, announced that Friday, Dec. 29 would be its last day on air.
According to a story from the station, “KOGT Radio, one of Orange’s oldest, continually-operated businesses, will be ceasing all operations Friday.
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Volunteers walk among sparsely populated forest growth in the Big Thicket National Preserve
Big thicket volunteer tree planting
News Staff
Big Thicket National Preserve is expanding the volunteer longleaf pine tree planting efforts to multiple events this coming winter. Volunteers can join park staff and partners to plant over 20,000 longleaf pine trees in January and February.
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Beaumont COVID cases count for December 2021
Cases climb, Omicron confirmed in SETX
Scott McLendon
With Beaumont continuing to average more than 100 new COVID-19 cases each day as the new year begins and Southeast Texas confirming its first two cases of the more contagious Omicron variant, local doctors and health care officials say the message remains the same: Get vaccinated, and wear a mask.
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Kids celebrating new year with confetti and props.
Ring in the new year, safe and sound
Chad Cooper
By Chad Cooper
Entertainment Editor
Safety should be the No. 1 priority when it comes to ringing in the New Year. Whether home or away, safe and sound should be everyone’s goal while celebrating on New Year’s Eve. Going out? Staying in to watch the ball drop?
Thursday, December 30, 2021