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Accused carwash killer released on reduced bond

Friday, July 16, 2021

A 36-year-old Beaumont man accused of murder was released around noon July 15 from the Jefferson County Jail after a judge reduced his $1 million bond in a writ hearing the same day.

Department of Justice Eastern District of Texas

PA felon handed federal prison sentence

Scott McLendon

Friday, July 16, 2021

A Port Arthur convicted felon was sentenced to federal prison for firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei July 15.

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Driver sought in deadly hit-and-run

Jennifer Johnson

Friday, July 16, 2021

July 15, investigators were called to the scene of a hit-and-run crash that resulted in a man’s death.

Beaulympics

UPDATE: Beaulympics moves inside to Civic Center on Saturday

News Staff

Thursday, July 15, 2021

The inaugural Beaulympics will go as planned Saturday, July 17, but will move outside from the downtown Event Centre's Great Lawn to the friendly confines of the Beaumont Civic Center.

From Orange County Rebuild

Orange County hosts Food Truck Friday

News Staff

Thursday, July 15, 2021

Food truck fans will have the opportunity to check out three local eateries at one stop beginning at 11 a.m., Friday, July 16, as the Orange County Courthouse hosts "Food Truck Friday.

Police arrested Landon J. Campise after he allegedly kidnapped his ex-girlfriend.

Police allege Lumberton man kidnapped ex-girlfriend

Sharon Brooks

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Officers with the Vidor Police Department (VPD) arrested a Lumberton man who reportedly kidnapped and assaulted his ex-girlfriend, who was treated for her injuries at a local hospital.

I-10 traffic around 2:45 p.m.

Motorists: I-10 west at a standstill

News Staff

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

The westbound lanes of I-10 are at a standstill near downtown Beaumont at about 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, motorists reported.

24-year-old Cordell Marquis Evans, AKA Aidelen

BPD seeks help investigating transgender homicide

News Staff

Monday, July 12, 2021

The Beaumont Police Department (BPD) has asked for the public’s help solving a homicide after Port Arthur police found a trasngender person dead in a canal.

Beaumont City Hall

City Council mulls bonuses for all employees

News Staff

Monday, July 12, 2021

City employees may receive a one-time check for 2% of their base wage after the Beaumont City Council votes on the matter July 13 at its regular meeting.

Riverfront Park in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in 2017

Downtown development discourse spurs public forum

Scott McLendon

Friday, July 9, 2021

To openly discuss the proposition of purchasing the former AT&T building at 555 Main Street, the Beaumont City Council plans to hold a public forum at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 13 at the Event Centre.

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