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Beaumont City Hall

Beaumont City Hall

Beaumont council votes to purchase AT&T building

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

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

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

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

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

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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Interstate shutdown

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.