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Photo of The Examiner editorial staff.

Excellence endures at The Examiner

Thursday, October 28, 2021

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.

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

Thursday, October 28, 2021

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.

Screen capture of a tiktok where a student is shown holding a gun on the BISD campus.

Administration addresses waves of violence at SETX campuses

News Staff

Thursday, October 28, 2021

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.

A list of voting locations for early voting in Southeast Texas.

Turnout low as early voting comes to close for Nov. 2 election

Jennifer Johnson

Thursday, October 28, 2021

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.

BISD and Beaumont City Council officials meet

BISD issues statement on 'misconduct surge'

News Staff

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

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.

VPD recovered 26 pounds of weed

Man abandons 26 pounds of weed during chase

Scott McLendon

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

After Vidor Police Department (VPD) officers chased a 2007 Toyota Camry on I-10 until half its tires were flat at about 3 a.m. Oct. 26, they found 26 pounds of marijuana and lost track of the driver as he fled into the forest.

BISD and Beaumont City Council officials meet

BISD officials meet with city council

News Staff

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

The Beaumont City Council and Beaumont Independent School District (BISD) Board of Trustees held a joint meeting to discuss items that are pertinent to both entities. The meetings serve as an opportunity to collaborate on initiatives that will benefit all of Beaumont.

Officers recovered 75 pounds of weed

Blazed home reveals weed stash, weapons cached

News Staff

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Saturday, Oct. 24, patrol deputies notified the Orange County Narcotics Division about the presence of 75 pounds of marijuana in a burning residence located on Easy Street.

FEMA

Mauriceville man pleads as FEMA fraudster

News Staff

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

A Beaumont man pleaded guilty to hurricane-related fraud in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei Oct. 26. Ricky Gonzales, 61, pleaded guilty to fraud in connection with a major disaster or emergency benefits today before U.S.

Marshall Middle School

Middle school lockdown

Jennifer Johnson

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Marshall Middle School students are reporting that the campus was on lockdown as of 10:30 a.m. This story will be updated as Beaumont ISD releases official details.

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