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Investigators raid Tom Flanagan’s downtown office, allege arson

An alphabet soup of agents converged in downtown Beaumont on Oct. 9, grouping up more than two dozen local, state and federal investigators for a Wednesday morning raid at the office of stevedore and downtown investor Tom Flanagan.

Sitting judge resigns amid criminal plea deal

Jefferson County Precinct 8 Justice of the Peace Tom Gillam reportedly resigned Oct. 2, one day before a criminal complaint alleging official oppression was dismissed by state prosecutors in Jefferson County Judge John Stevens’ Criminal District Court. As read into the court record Oct.

Historic funding approved for Beaumont ship channel

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Commission announced approval of “historic funding for ship channel improvement projects that will support Texas’ economic growth, increase trade, generate jobs and ensure our seaports remain competitive,” the agency announced Oct. 3.

City of Beaumont’s ‘uncollectible’ process: alleged debtors report never getting bills

The Examiner’s coverage of the Sept.

Woman found dead; three men arrested for murder

During the last Sunday morning service of September, the fellowship of New Day Deliverance Holiness Church in Beaumont gathered to honor the life of one of their own, a long-time congregant tragically murdered in front of her own home this past week. Sept.

Price check: Don’t’ get conned by closeout sales

After more than 100 years of serving the Golden Triangle, Conn’s stores are hosting a “Going Out of Business Sale,” featuring name brand appliances, furniture and other items from 50-70% off – a great deal depending on what the price is being discounted.

‘One Pot Throwdown’ returns Oct. 10

United Way of Beaumont and North Jefferson County will host its 8th annual United Way One Pot Throwdown fundraiser at the Civic Center in downtown Beaumont on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 5:30 - 8 p.m.

reVision reroutes pipeline to prison

If hope for the youth is hope for the future, then volunteers manning the reVision mission in Southeast Texas see a bright outlook on the horizon.

Beaumont writes off thousands in unpaid water bills while citizens brace for rate hikes

Residents of Beaumont are grappling with the news of impending water rate increases while witnessing local businesses having thousands of dollars in unpaid water bills written off by the city. The Beaumont City Council, in a meeting Sept. 17, agreed to write off over $53,000 of a total $91,829.

School districts respond to threats, one arrested

Threats made at a host of Southeast Texas school districts this month has led to multiple districts enacting safety protocols to address potential violent activity from the student body. Sept.