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A bevy of officers arrested Stevenson

A bevy of officers arrested Stevenson

Violent felon arrested in joint operation

A 36-year-old Port Arthur resident was arrested for an outstanding warrant after a joint effort by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies, Port Arthur Independent School District (PAISD) officers, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO), Port Arthur police, Beaumont police and the U.S.
Data from the City of Beaumont

Data from the City of Beaumont

Beaumont resumes COVID-19 updates

Beaumont officials have resumed daily COVID-19 updates July 8, reporting 12 new cases in the area. According to data from the city’s release, the Beaumont area has confirmed 10,702 COVID-19 cases during the pandemic. To date, 185 local deaths are attributed to COVID-19.
Taxes

Taxes

IRS announces Child Tax Credit changes

Important changes to the Child Tax Credit will help many families get advance payments of the credit starting this summer, according to a news release from the IRS.  “The IRS will pay half the total credit amount in advance monthly payments beginning July 15,” read the release.
Police lights

Police lights

BPD seeks mall-area marauder

The Beaumont Police Department (BPD) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a black man who allegedly robbed two people in the parking lot of Parkdale Mall.
Taylor

Taylor

Dr. Jaime R. Taylor confirmed President of Lamar University

The Board of Regents of the Texas State University System has confirmed Jaime R. Taylor, Ph.D., as the 16th president of Lamar University. Dr. Taylor was named sole finalist for the position earlier this month after an extensive national search. He will assume office on July 12. Dr.