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Pigtoe excluded from endangered list

Based on genetic studies and reviews of the best available science, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) reports, it has determined the triangle pigtoe does not warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

PAPD updates game room robbery release

The Port Arthur Police Department corrected a news release in reference to a game room robbery, announcing the man they previously alleged responsible actually wasn’t arrested for said robbery.

Carrier leaves man for dead on paper route

While on her 5 a.m. paper route for the Beaumont Enterprise, a delivery driver allegedly hit a pedestrian with her car before leaving him for dead and lying to police about the incident, according to a May 5 indictment. Aug. 7, 2020 at about 5:45 a.m.

Seafarers' Center to host crawfish, shrimp boil at Gator Country

The Seafarers’ Center of Beaumont will host a crawfish and shrimp boil Tuesday, May 11, from 5-8 p.m. at Gator Country, 21159 FM 365, located just minutes west of Beaumont. Dinner, entertainment and a raffle will be offered. A limited number of tickets are available for $50 each.

Nederland woman sentenced for meth distribution

A Nederland woman was sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking crimes in the Eastern District of Texas, announced acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei May 5. Keri Colleen Beck, 49, pleaded guilty on Jan.

BREAKING: Police respond to armed gunman at local business

UPDATE: BPD has taken the man into custody. EARLIER: At 10:10 a.m. Beaumont Police responded to the 1200 block of IH-10 South in reference to a man running into a business with a firearm. At this time BPD SWAT is responding, so please avoid the area.

Crockett to perform at Jefferson Theatre on Sept. 30

Americana singer, guitarist, and songwriter Charley Crockett will perform at the historic Jefferson Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 30. This event was rescheduled from March 27, 2020. All tickets for the original date will be honored for this show.

'Dollar Bill' dealt 15-year sentence for drug debt shootings

A Beaumont man has been sentenced to federal prison for firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei May 4. Rustin Chase McKinsey, also known as “Dollar Bill,” 35, pleaded guilty on Jan.

BISD names teachers of the year

Beaumont ISD named Meagan Smith, of Sallie Curtis Elementary School, as the elementary division and Ebonique Veal, of Taylor Career Center, as the secondary division Teachers of the Year at the 2021-22 Teacher of the Year Celebration of Excellence Gala.

CHRISTUS opens new Mid County facility

In a move designed to accommodate our growing patient family and offer easy access to many of our neighbors, the new CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System facility will soon open its doors.