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Pay up – or go to jail: School district fraudster on notice
News Staff
Six years after being convicted of defrauding the local school district of more than $1 million, former Beaumont Independent School District (BISD) contract electrician Calvin Walker has made pauper’s payments toward his debt to society — over the years claiming indigency, inability to work, and...
Monday, October 20, 2025
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Kairos Kitchen: Building community, one shared meal at a time
Barbara Davis
On the fourth Saturday of every month, the smell of a home-cooked meal fills the air at First United Methodist Church (FUMC) in downtown Beaumont.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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Judge awards custody of seized dogs to city; owner to pay over $6K
Barbara Davis
Following an Oct. 7 seizure hearing in Justice of the Peace Ben Collins’ court, custody of 32 dogs and puppies removed from a Pine Street property last week has been officially awarded to the city of Beaumont.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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$60 million play: Inside Beaumont’s big bond bet on sports tourism
Barbara Davis
As part of The Examiner’s commitment to in-depth examination of the city of Beaumont’s $264 million bond request to voters, this week we will look further at two of the many elements propping up Proposition B, which represents $147 million of the bond’s total.Proposition B, touted as a series of...
Monday, October 13, 2025
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BISD remains at standstill over TEA state takeover
Maddie Sims
Ever since Texas school accountability scores were released to the public in July, boding uncertainty has surrounded Beaumont ISD.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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Halls of justice continue to call to long-serving criminal court judge
Jennifer Johnson
After having served nearly 20 years and presiding over 600 trials as Jefferson County Criminal District Court Judge, John Stevens Jr. is committed to continue serving Southeast Texans as part of the judiciary.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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Dozens of dogs seized from Beaumont property amid animal cruelty investigation
Barbara Davis
Beaumont Animal Care (BAC) seized 32 dogs from a Pine Street property Sept. 30, uncovering what officials described as evidence of animal cruelty.Animal Care Officer Brooklin Moore said she initially responded to a complaint of possible neglect Sept. 16.
Monday, October 6, 2025
Larry Fleet (Photo by Chad Cooper)
Concert photos: Larry Fleet
Chad Cooper
WHO: Larry Fleet WHERE: Golden Nugget Lake CharlesWHEN: Friday, Aug. 1, 2025Photos by Chad Cooper
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Breakdown of Beaumont bond propositions
News Staff
Original numbers provides by the City of Beaumont.Proposition A: Infrastructure - Drainage, Streets, and Sidewalks (Total Cost: $58,162,200)Citywide Sidewalk Initiative ($10,000,000): Major sidewalk initiative to address sidewalks citywideStreet Improvements ($20,000,000): Includes improvements to...
Wednesday, September 10, 2025