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Mayoral race update

More than 10,000 Beaumonters have exercised their right to vote early in the city's mayoral runoff election, one in which residents will pick a new chief executive for the first time since 2007.

City Council to consider buying AT&T building

The Beaumont City Council is set to vote Tuesday, June 15 on whether to purchase the former AT&T building on Main Street for $2.7 million, according to information from the city.

BISD releases Pegasus Program applications

Elementary Pegasus at Regina-Howell and Guess Elementary Schools provides Beaumont ISD students with a unique opportunity to pursue an individualized program that meets their needs. It focuses on academic acceleration as well as on special interests and talents of students.

Lamar to open another "NEST" with BISD

Lamar University (LU) will establish another NEST interactive learning lab at Regina-Howell Elementary this summer and launch a newly-designed financial literacy program, according to Beaumont Independent School District (BISD) officials.

Students gear up for Camp Read-A-lot

First-graders in Jennifer Lindsey’s class at Regina-Howell Elementary wrapped up the school year participating in Camp Read-a-Lot, according to news from the Beaumont Independent School District (BISD).

West Brook students named "Best of Texas"

After being named district champions, the current issues and social studies West Brook High School UIL teams went on to win the Best of Texas 6A State Team Competition, according to a news release from the Beaumont Independent School District (BISD).

Students sent to summer with STEM kits

A special summer enrichment Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) kit will make its way home with all fourth and seventh-grade students in Beaumont ISD, according to a news release from the district.

Early voting open this weekend for mayoral runoff

Polls will be open this weekend for early voting in Beaumont’s mayoral runoff election, one in which residents will pick a new chief executive for the first time since 2007 when outgoing Mayor Becky Ames first won.

Air Force Band announces Jefferson Theatre show

The Air National Guard Band of the Southwest, historically known as the 531st Air Force Band, will present a free concert at the Jefferson Theatre on Monday, June 28. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the show starting an hour later.

Port Arthur thief receives 10-year sentence

After pleading guilty to a robbery charge, a 31-year-old Port Arthur earned a 10-year prison sentence, according to Jefferson County Criminal District Attorney Bob Wortham.