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Some Other Place Receives Frank M. Adams Community Service Award

Some Other Place was awarded the prestigious Frank M. Adams Outstanding Community Volunteer Service Award by the Texas Council of Community Centers for their work in the Southeast Texas community Dec. 10.

Accident on I-10 in Rose City

Lunchtime traffic heading east on Interstate 10 (I-10) in Rose City on Dec. 10 could be delayed due to a wreck that occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. that left debris covering the freeway, and a severely wrecked car in multiple lanes of traffic.

Nelly announced as musical talent at Mardi Gras Southeast Texas

Organizers of Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas announced that hip-hop sensation Nelly would perform Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 in downtown Beaumont. No ticket details have yet been released.    

Fiery crash closes I-10

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Sgt. Stephanie Davis reported at 9:49 a.m. on Dec. 9 that all westbound traffic lanes of Interstate 10 (I-10), near FM 1136 in Orange County, were closed due to a multiple vehicle crash.

Beaumont confirms 89 new COVID-19 cases Dec. 8

Beaumont confirmed 89 new COVID-19 cases Dec. 8, according to data from the city's Public Health Department. That comes after 800 new November case confirmations and 99 on Dec. 1.

Beaumont confirms 43 new COVID-19 cases Dec. 7

D CEO magazine names Ryerkerk CEO of the Year

For the first time in D CEO’s history, its CEO of the Year is a woman: Lori Ryerkerk, a Southeast Texas resident and the top executive at Celanese Corp., a $6.3 billion materials conglomerate based in Irving. Her gender is the least interesting thing about her.

Neches Credit Union raises $8K for Children's Miracle Network Hospital

Neches Federal Credit Union announced raising $8,766.05 for their local Children's Miracle Network Hospital, CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Foundation. The funds were raised throughout the year by fundraiser-generated donations including bake sales, Miracle Jean Days and Icon Campaigns.

Beaumont confirms 69 new COVID-19 cases Dec. 4

Beaumont confirmed 69 new COVID-19 cases Dec. 4, according to data from the city's Public Health Department. That comes after 800 new November case confirmations and 99 on Dec. 1.

BAC receives grant for no-kill efforts

Beaumont Animal Care received $7,500 grant to support its no-kill efforts, according to a Dec. 4 news release. This grant is made possible through the P Twenty-One Foundation based in Houston and is only available to 501c(3) and government organizations.