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Kim Phelan, Shelley Tortorice and Regina Rogers

Kim Phelan, Shelley Tortorice and Regina Rogers

'Ghoulish' good time

News Staff
Thursday, November 11, 2021
The annual Gift of Life Julie Richardson Procter 5K Ribbon Run transformed downtown Beaumont into a Halloween bash that celebrated cancer survivors while raising funds to support the nonprofit’s mission during the Monster Dash event attended by thousands on Saturday, Oct. 30.
Chris Fisher, Sade Chick, Bill Darling, LaRue Smith, Louis Broussard, Pat Anderson, Guy Goodson

Chris Fisher, Sade Chick, Bill Darling, LaRue Smith, Louis Broussard, Pat Anderson, Guy Goodson

City honors ' nice guy' Lee Smith

Scott McLendon
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Recognizing the life of a man who served on myriad municipal boards in the Southeast Texas community, the Beaumont City Council honored the life of Lee Smith at its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, Nov. 9.
SETRPC Community Service Divison Director Colleen Halliburton

SETRPC Community Service Divison Director Colleen Halliburton

Applications increase as rental assistance deadline looms

Scott McLendon
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Approaching a deadline of Nov. 30 to spend at least 30% of more than $6 million in Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) money, Jefferson County officials are confident they can reach that goal, but urge qualifying residents to apply for funding the county could lose if it doesn’t disperse.

Editorial: Community action

Don J. Dodd
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Newspapers serve many functions. One of those functions is informing readers. Another, arguably, would be making a call for community action. Newspapers don’t always get credit for making changes in the communities they serve, but many in media would assert that is one of our most important roles.
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.
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