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Beaumont council votes to purchase AT&T building

Jennifer Johnson
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
With only councilman Mike Getz opposing, the Beaumont City Council and Mayor Robin Mouton voted to purchase the downtown AT&T building for just over $2 million at a meeting of the elected officials held Tuesday, July 27. Read more in this week’s Examiner newspaper.
Orange County Sheriff's Office to host blood drive on July 29.

Orange County Sheriff's Office to host blood drive on July 29.

Sheriff's office hosts blood drive

Sharon Brooks
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
The Orange County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) is hosting a "Cuffs and Hoses" blood drive in honor of police officers and firefighters on Thursday, July 29, and they invite Southeast Texans to stop by the Orange office and donate to save lives.
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PAPD arrests fatal hit-and-run suspect

Scott McLendon
Monday, July 26, 2021
At about 11 a.m. Monday, July 26, Port Arthur Police Department (PAPD) officers arrested a 33-year-old Baytown man as a person of interest in a fatal hit-and-run incident that happened in October 2019. PAPD investigators and U.S.
CHRISTUS employees load fans into a truck

CHRISTUS employees load fans into a truck

CHRISTUS supports Summer Fan Drive

Scott McLendon
Monday, July 26, 2021
The summer heat in Southeast Texas is something that should always be taken seriously, according to CHRISTUS officials, especially when it comes to vulnerable populations like seniors.
Yalibat was arrested July 26

Yalibat was arrested July 26

Man guilty of child rape could earn 150-year sentence

Scott McLendon
Monday, July 26, 2021
Facing 13 charges related to sexually assaulting and invasively recording three minors who were left in his care after their mother was deported, a 47-year-old Beaumont man heard July 26 that he could be sentenced to 150 years in prison.
The proposed plot for Tevis Landing

The proposed plot for Tevis Landing

City Council set for AT&T vote

Scott McLendon
Monday, July 26, 2021
In its next meeting Tuesday, July 27, the Beaumont City Council is set to vote on whether to approve the purchase of 555 Main St., the location of the former AT&T building; the first step in proposed plans to develop the riverfront area.
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I-10

Interstate shutdown

Jennifer Johnson
Friday, July 23, 2021
Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management issued a traffic alert for Friday evening, July 23. According to the office, the inside lane of Interstate 10 eastbound at Major Drive will be closed from 9 p.m.-midnight for repairs. Expect possible delays.
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