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Students at Blanchette Elementary School received books from the Spindletop Rotary Club Jan. 30, courtesy photos.

Students at Blanchette Elementary School received books from the Spindletop Rotary Club Jan. 30, courtesy photos.

Spindletop Rotary gifts Blanchette Students the joy of reading

News Staff
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Students at Blanchette Elementary School went book shopping of a special kind Jan. 30, selecting free books to take home thanks to the generosity of the Spindletop Rotary Club.The book giveaway took place during Blanchette’s annual book fair, an event designed to spark curiosity, inspire...
Beaumont ZIP Transit logo

Beaumont ZIP Transit logo

Beaumont ZIP transit Calder route to be redesigned

News Staff
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
To optimize service and to minimize delays, Beaumont ZIP Transit's Calder Route will be redesigned to remain on Phelan Road. Marked bus tops will no longer be serviced, with new bus stops to provide easy access to riders, according to a news release from the city of Beaumont.
$4,483.09 in dents and paint damage on Melissa Cornwell’s BMW

$4,483.09 in dents and paint damage on Melissa Cornwell’s BMW

Beaumont council member that led ethics crackdown now accused in hit-and-run

Barbara Davis
Thursday, January 29, 2026
A Beaumont City Council member, who recently led an effort to censure fellow council members for conduct “unbecoming of an elected official,” is now under investigation following an alleged hit-and-run accident at a downtown political event.LaDonna Sherwood, the Ward 3 representative who has served...

Abbott, HHSC announce $44M In grant funding for rural hospitals

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Jan. 28 that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is making $44 million in grant funding available to eligible hospitals that serve rural communities.“Texas relies on hardworking rural communities to keep our great state thriving,” said Governor Abbott.
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Texas Education Freedom Account family applications open Feb. 4

Dannie Oliveaux
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
At the midway point of National School Choice Week and with just a week remaining before applications open on Feb. 4, Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock is encouraging families to visit EducationFreedom.Texas.Gov to get ready for the launch of Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA).More than...
Southeast Texas Nonprofit Development Center

Southeast Texas Nonprofit Development Center

SETX Nonprofit Development Center announces board

News Staff
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The Southeast Texas Nonprofit Development Center announced the new members of its board.The Executive Board members are President Karen Do, Vice President Aarin Pelly, Secretary Dawanna Jones and Treasurer Candance Brooks.Serving on the Board of Directors are Lenzi Belcher, Mellie Beviliacqua,...
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