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Working man’s ‘Legend’ adds another named full scholarship to LU lineup

Being awarded a “full” university scholarship (room, board, tuition, books, etc.) is a life-changing event for incoming students, who have the burden removed of paying roughly $100,000 or more for a bachelor’s degree.

Tennis tourney set for holiday

The Southeast Texas Tennis Association (SETTA) will be celebrating the longest running tennis tournament in Texas, the 104th annual SETTA Labor Day Tennis Tournament, at the Beaumont Municipal Tennis Center on Aug. 23-25.

Beaumont City Council confirms new police chief

Beaumont City Council, during a packed meeting of the elected body July 30, confirmed longtime Beaumont Police Department (BPD) Capt. Tim Ocnaschek as the next police chief with a unanimous vote.

School district discusses cell phone distraction

The Beaumont ISD Board of Trustees examined STAAR results from the previous school year in the July 25 meeting. Despite aligning with state trends, BISD students are still underperforming in many subjects.

Community mourns lifetime public servant

Hundreds of mourners gathered to remember the lifetime impact of longtime former Beaumont fire chief C.A. “Pete” Shelton during funeral proceedings conducted July 31 in Beaumont.

Funeral held, more details released in coach’s death

Funeral services for Ayden Rose Burt, a Jasper ISD teacher and coach, were held July 26 at the First Methodist Church in Jasper under the direction of Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home.

West Brook students graduate Texas Boys State

American Legion, Department of Texas, announced that West Brook High School students James Moore and Rudy Mazzola have graduated from the American Legion Texas Boys State.

Guide details PA/Beaumont hotspots

In celebration of 20th anniversary of the local magazine, the Port Arthur Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the Beaumont Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) announced the release of a brand-new, collaborative Southeast Texas Visitors Guide.