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PA woman struck and killed on Memorial Blvd.

Just before 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, Port Arthur police officers were called the 8800 block of Memorial Boulevard in reference to an auto-pedestrian fatality.

Secret deal to sell Ford Park for fraction of cost

After two decades of Jefferson County taxpayers footing the bill for the $117 million Ford Park Entertainment Complex, and the exponential upgrades and repairs its needed from almost Day One, County Commissioners voted this week to sell the property to the highest bidder – with just a little over...

BISD giving new options for registration woes

Beaumont ISD is encouraging all parents/guardians to register their students for the 2020-21 school year, enacting new initiatives to assist with the process. For BISD, classes begin on Monday, Aug. 17, for all students.

Time for a living room campout

By Micah Leigh • Features Writer Those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are a little bit crazier in 2020.

Beaumont announces 27 new COVID-19 positives Aug. 12

Beaumont announces 27 new COVID-19 positives Aug. 12.

Outgoing Nederland ISD Superintendent succumbs to battle with cancer

Out-going Nederland ISD Superintendent Robin Perez, who served in the position for four years and spearheaded the district’s recently awarded bond for widespread updates of the education facilities, died Tuesday after a battle with cancer, the district announced in a statement.

Beaumont reports 63 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death for Aug. 11

Beaumont reports 63 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death for Aug. 11.

BREAKING: Lamar University pausing football due to COVID-19 positive tests

Due to a rise in the number of student athletes testing positive for COVID-19, football practices have been put on hold at Lamar University.

Synergy Homecare honors caregivers

Synergy Homecare of Southeast Texas believes that caregivers are essential in taking care of seniors, especially amid current COVID-19 crisis. That’s why, on July 30, Synergy Homecare honored these heroes in health care who put the needs of others ahead of their own.

Beaumont confirms 19 new COVID-19 cases Aug. 10