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BPD: Man shot and killed trying to rob ex

News Staff
Monday, December 21, 2020
Just after 6 p.m. Dec. 18, Beaumont police responded to a burglary on Cartwright Avenue, where the alleged suspect was shot and killed. The caller advised that her ex-boyfriend was breaking into her residence.
Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont confirms 51 new COVID-19 cases Dec. 18

News Staff
Friday, December 18, 2020
A day after the city’s first vaccinations took place, Beaumont confirmed 51 new COVID-19 cases, according to data from the city's Public Health Department. According to that data, 17 Beaumont residents have died this week from COVID-19.
Sadiq Ali, 33, is a Beaumont-based rheumatologist who just had his medical license after he was arrested for soliciting prostitution

Sadiq Ali, 33, is a Beaumont-based rheumatologist who just had his medical license after he was arrested for soliciting prostitution

Doctor's license suspended after prostitution arrest

Scott McLendon
Friday, December 18, 2020
A disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board Dec. 18 announced the temporary suspension of a Beaumont rheumatologist who was arrested for attempting to solicit prostitution from a minor, a second-degree felony. Dr. Sadiq Ali, 33, was arrested Oct.
Dr. Qamar Arfeen was among the first physicians in Southeast Texas to be vaccinated

Dr. Qamar Arfeen was among the first physicians in Southeast Texas to be vaccinated

First physicians vaccinated at Baptist Hospital

Scott McLendon
Friday, December 18, 2020
Five Baptist Hospital physicians were vaccinated Dec. 18, including Dr. Qamar Arfeen, Baptist's COVID Unit Lead Intensivist. Arfeen encouraged Southeast Texans to follow suit as soon as the vaccine becomes available to the public.
Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ daily COVID-19 update

Beaumont confirms 64 new COVID-19 cases Dec. 17

News Staff
Thursday, December 17, 2020
On the same day the city’s first vaccinations took place, Beaumont confirmed 64 new COVID-19 cases, according to data from the city's Public Health Department. According to that data, 17 Beaumont residents have died this week from COVID-19.
CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth vaccinated 12 of their staff Dec. 17

CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth vaccinated 12 of their staff Dec. 17

First Beaumonters receive COVID vaccines

News Staff
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Beaumont hospitals and medical centers received their first shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine this week, with the fist vaccinations occurring Dec. 17. A dozen CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth staffers were vaccinated Thursday, representing a diverse array of doctors, nurses and support staff.
Bicycles and Bibles 2020

Bicycles and Bibles 2020

Bicycles and Bibles 2020

Jennifer Johnson
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Getting ready for Christmas is different for the family of Reaud Charitable Foundation. Every year, Beaumont attorney and philanthropist Wayne A. Reaud undertakes the massive task of bringing joy and presents to 1,000 children in Southeast Texas. He tasks his brother Jon to facilitate.
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