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Gift of Life, vocalist Christina Wells and an anticipated 2,500 walkers, runners, survivors and volunteers is set to participate in the annual Julie Richardson Procter 5K Ribbon Run "Monster Dash" on Saturday, Oct. 30, in downtown Beaumont outside at the Civic Center. Registration begins at 6 a.m.
Friday, October 29, 2021
Weekly Dish: Doing it again at Sam's Southern Eatery
Chad Cooper
Southeast Texans are proud of their Southern heritage, especially when it comes to the food we enjoy.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
A few tricks to safely treat this Halloween
News Staff
Oct. 31 falls on a Sunday this year and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has pledged to work to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents as celebrations and trick-or-treating ensue.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
The deer season runs from Nov. 6 through Jan. 2, 2022 in the North Zone, and Jan. 16, 2022 in the south Zone. A special youth-only gun deer season is set for Oct. 30-31 and Jan. 3-16, 2022.
Deer season is opening soon and the outlook is excellent
Robert Sloan
November the 6 is a big, big day across Texas. It’s the opening of the general gun season and thousands of hunters will be out and about looking to put a big buck on the ground, along with some tasty and very healthy venison in the freezer.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Beaumont Police Department Chief Jimmy Singletary names Shera LaPoint a Crime Stopper of the Year for her help with the recently solved Mary Catherine Edwards cold case.
Crime Stoppers celebrates 40 years with awards banquet
Sharon Brooks
Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas celebrated 40 years of service to the community, connecting law enforcement, media and the public to solve crimes and put their perpetrators behind bars.
During the nonprofit’s annual event on Oct.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Excellence endures at The Examiner
Scott McLendon
The Examiner’s enduring endeavor to keep a watchful eye on stories that most impact its readers was recognized Oct. 23 at the Press Club of Southeast Texas’ 30th Annual Excellence in Media Awards, where the paper earned 35 honors, more than any other local newspaper.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Photo saying ever dose matters with graphic information about healthy ways to help keep COVID at bay.
Editorial: So nice, it bears repeating twice
Don J. Dodd
Sometimes a solid opinion needs to be expressed more than once – for those who neglected to heed good advice the first time. Looking back on this editorial 60 days later, a direct correlation has been noted that as vaccination has risen, hospitalizations have declined. Vaccines work; take the shot.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Administration addresses waves of violence at SETX campuses
News Staff
Three suspects were arrested at the Beaumont United High School campus on Thursday, Oct. 21, after gunplay in the surrounding neighborhood led Beaumont police to the school in foot pursuit of suspects seen running to take refuge in the classes of BU. The incident occurred just after 9 a.m.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Turnout low as early voting comes to close for Nov. 2 election
Jennifer Johnson
By Jennifer Johnson
Managing Editor
Early voting for the Nov. 2 Jefferson County Joint Election and Constitutional Amendment vote ends Friday, Oct. 29, the Oct. 28-29 polling locations operating extended hours of 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. the last two days, according to Aaron Kelley, Elections Manager.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
BISD issues statement on 'misconduct surge'
News Staff
Beaumont Independent School District (BISD) Superintendent Shannon Allen addressed what she called a surge in misconduct at local schools in a letter to parents, asking for their help to stop the intolerable behavior permeating through Beaumont campuses.
Tuesday, October 26, 2021