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Google map location of deceased person in Vidor

Google map location of deceased person in Vidor

Man found dead in residential Vidor garden

Vidor Police Chief Rod Carroll reported that in the early morning hours of May 26, the department received a call of a deceased person in the 100 block of Sargent Street. According to information from the police chief, the 6:25 a.m.
For more information regarding adopting, call BAC at (409) 838-3304.

For more information regarding adopting, call BAC at (409) 838-3304.

Adoption event aims to home unwanted pets

Memorial Day weekend is coming up and Beaumont Animal Care is celebrating with a three-day adoption event. The shelter is over capacity with over 140 animals being housed, and adopters are desperately needed.
Coleman

Coleman

Beaumont burger businessman busted for food stamp fraud

After deliberating for nearly an hour, a jury May 25 found the owner of Coleman's Burger Deli guilty of illegally transferring EBT benefits in a scheme that involved buying food stamps from more than 60 people to supply his restaurant. Counselors concluded their closing arguments around 2 p.m.
School district offers COVID vaccination

School district offers COVID vaccination

School district to offer student COVID vaccination

Walgreens and Beaumont ISD have teamed up to provide Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to students ages 12 and up, staff and family this Friday, May 28, at Beaumont United from noon to 4pm.    Visit https://wagsoutreach.com/ss/BEA859973 to schedule an appointment and https://www.walgreens.
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan is honored as the 2021 Port Person of the Year Award.

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan is honored as the 2021 Port Person of the Year Award.

Texas Ports Association honors Speaker Phelan

The Texas Ports Association (TPA) honored Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan of Beaumont as its 2021 Port Person of the Year at the State Capitol in Austin during the ongoing 87th Texas Legislative Session. Each year, TPA honors individuals for their work and support of Texas ports.
I-10 shut down

I-10 shut down

I-10 shut down

Jefferson County Sheriff Zena Stephens’ office issued a traffic alert on May 24 just before 4 p.m., advising an interstate shutdown heading toward Houston. According to information from the JCSO, I-10 westbound between Hamshire Road and Highway 365 was shut down due to an overturning 18-wheeler.
LSCPA

LSCPA

BOGO college classes

Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) is offering Buy One, Get One free (BOGO) classes this summer or fall for up to six credit hours, the institution announced ahead of summer scheduling. “It’s the LSCPA BOGO event and everyone qualifies,” spokesperson Gerry Dickert advised in a news mailer.
‘Click It or Ticket’

‘Click It or Ticket’

‘Click It or Ticket’

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) “Click It or Ticket” campaign began May 24 in Southeast Texas, with law enforcement officers training a keen eye on seatbelt infractions through the Memorial Day holiday.