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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.

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.

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 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 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.

Groves PD releases two weeks of incident reports and arrests

Groves Police Department Arrest and Incidents report May 5 -May 18, 2021 WEDNESDAY, May 5, 2021 43-year old male was arrested for Warrants in the 7800 block of Woodland. 43-year old male was arrested for Warrants in the 6500 block of Verde.

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.

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’

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.

CHRISTUS welcomes new directors

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System welcomed several new leaders in various departments into their ministry, according to an announcement.