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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.

Late educator remembered with named room at Regional Visitors Center

Family and friends, along with several county officials and dignitaries, attended an Oct. 16 dedication ceremony for the late Dr. Beverly Parker Conference Room at the Ben J. Rogers Regional Visitors Center in Beaumont.

Empowering young voices: Middle schoolers honor Barbara Jordan legacy with mock election

Honoring the legacy of late Senator Barbara Jordan, local middle school students participated in their very own election Oct.

Breast Cancer Awareness Spotlight: Empowering women with love, hope

This is a story about two women – a mother and her daughter – both leaders, fighters and survivors; this is also a story about a community transformed by their love. Dr.

All eyes on Election 2024

With the Nov. 5 general election only days away, officials in Southeast Texas report seeing a large voter turnout during the early-voting period in; still, it would take a late surge to surpass the record 2020 numbers, according to the Secretary of State’s Office.