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Castle

Ex-girlfriend named as accused senior apartment arsonist

Scott McLendon
Thursday, September 23, 2021
After allegedly placing a burning sheet of paper under the front door of her ex-boyfriend's home in a Port Arthur senior apartment complex, a 61-year-old woman was indicted for arson Wednesday, Sept. 22.  Port Arthur resident Maxine Angelo Castle was arrested Aug.
George Thorogood and The Destroyers

George Thorogood and The Destroyers

George Thorogood & The Destroyers announce Beaumont concert date

News Staff
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
George Thorogood and The Destroyers will bring their “Good to Be Bad Tour: 45 Years of Rock” to the Jefferson Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, Sept. 24, via ticketmaster.com. Prices start at $35.
Anteverde's belongings recovered by PAPD

Anteverde's belongings recovered by PAPD

Man with golden gun makes bond

Scott McLendon
Monday, September 20, 2021
After finding a kilo of cocaine on a speeding motorist Sept. 16, Port Arthur Police Department (PAPD) officers – during a follow-up investigation – found another kilo of the illicit substance at a residence, along with $44,000 in cash, an accessory-rife rifle and one gold-plated handgun.
This case was investigated by the Beaumont Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Russell James.

This case was investigated by the Beaumont Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Russell James.

Ice cream peddler punished for weapon possession

Scott McLendon
Thursday, September 16, 2021
A Beaumont man has been sentenced to prison for a federal firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas Ganjei Sept. 16.
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LNVA logo

Southeast Texans placed on LNVA board

Scott McLendon
Thursday, September 16, 2021
    The governor has reappointed a trio of Southeast Texans to the Lower Neches Valley Authority (LNVA) Board of Directors, according to a news release from Governor Abbott's office. Lonnie Grissom, Jr.
BISD

BISD

BISD to resume classes Sept. 15

Scott McLendon
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
The Beaumont Independent School District (BISD) announced plans to resume classes at all campuses Wednesday, Sept. 15, according to a news release from a district spokesperson.
Beaumont City Hall

Beaumont City Hall

Beaumont shutters city offices, services

Scott McLendon
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Due to the continuing conditions caused by Tropical Storm Nicholas hovering over Southeast Texas, the City of Beaumont closed non-essential city offices Sept. 14 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Non-essential Beaumont services will not be available today, according to a news release.
BISD

BISD

BISD closes ahead of TS Nicholas

Scott McLendon
Monday, September 13, 2021
In response to the impending impact of Tropical Storm Nicholas, the Beaumont Independent School District (BISD) schools will be closed Tuesday, September 14, in an abundance of caution.
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