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Guzardo stands with a copy of Rudyard Kipling's book, Captains Courageous

Guzardo stands with a copy of Rudyard Kipling's book, Captains Courageous

WW2 POW passes on secret to surviving tough times - a good book

Jennifer Johnson
Thursday, November 11, 2021
In a show of appreciation for all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces, teachers, students and staff of Port Neches Middle School are participating in a weeklong celebration of veterans culminating in a first-ever Mr. Louis Rayford Guzardo Day.
From BISD

From BISD

BISD student chefs earn certifications

News Staff
Monday, November 8, 2021
The Beaumont ISD Culinary Arts program gives students a head start on their careers in hospitality and the culinary field. Led by Chef Bettina Evans, students gain industry-based experience, from sanitation and safety basics to catering intricate meals.  “The students are really eager to learn.
Melancon

Melancon

Woman accused of driving drunk with kids

Scott McLendon
Friday, November 5, 2021
After allegedly driving drunk with three kids in tow and crashing into a car while backed up during another I-10 wreck, a 35-year-old Silsbee woman was indicted Nov. 3 for driving while intoxicated with a child passenger. Monday, Sept.
According to a Nov. 2 press release, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation that children 5 to 11 years old be vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine.

According to a Nov. 2 press release, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation that children 5 to 11 years old be vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine.

Area infections dwindle as vaccine eligibility extends to kids

News Staff
Friday, November 5, 2021
As Beaumont reported only two new COVID-19 infections Nov. 3, local officials report a continued downward trend in new cases and hospitalizations.
Harvest of Hope

Harvest of Hope

Harvest of Hope scheduled for Nov. 11

News Staff
Friday, November 5, 2021
The 19th annual Harvest of Hope event will honor community members Suzanne and Don Maloney, and is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 11, beginning at 6 p.m., in the Lamar University Montagne Center parking lot, 4401 South Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. in Beaumont.
Veterans Day is Thursday, Nov. 11

Veterans Day is Thursday, Nov. 11

Southeast Texas celebrates Veterans Day

News Staff
Friday, November 5, 2021
As Veterans Day approaches, Southeast Texas organizations, businesses and restaurants are saluting former servicemen and women for their contributions to the United States. The Beaumont Convention & Visitors Bureau is hosting a Veterans Day Fundraising Gala on Nov. 12 from 6 to 10 p.m.
Davis

Davis

Child rape, bribery suspect sentenced ahead of trial

News Staff
Friday, November 5, 2021
After allegedly sexually assaulting a minor and attempting to bribe them to drop charges while being on parole for injuring a disabled individual, a 57-year-old Port Neches man was sentenced to a decade in prison ahead of a potential trial that could end with him earning a life sentence.
A patron leaving Tammy's Bar allegedly drove drunk and killed another patron walking home from the same bar.

A patron leaving Tammy's Bar allegedly drove drunk and killed another patron walking home from the same bar.

Drunk driver allegedly kills fellow bar patron

Scott McLendon
Friday, November 5, 2021
After allegedly driving drunk from Tammy’s Bar in Nederland, then striking and killing another patron who was walking home before leaving the victim in a ditch, a 39-year-old Nederland man was indicted Nov. 3 for an accident involving injury or death. Just before 4 a.m., Sunday, Sept.
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