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‘Miracle Treat Day’ helps change health of SETX kids

Thursday, July 25, Dairy Queen (DQ) stores throughout the area will participate in the company’s annual Miracle Treat Day event. Participating DQ locations give $1 or more for every Blizzard Treat sold.

Fighting crime in ‘real time’

The Beaumont Police Department is using technology to help reduce crime and the public got its first look of the Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) on July 18 during an official grand opening and ribbon cutting. The RTCC is located on the second floor of the Municipal Court Building in downtown Beaumont.

Dr. Jack R. Hopper Memorial Scholarship established

Lamar University's College of Engineering has established the Dr. Jack R. Hopper Memorial Scholarship in Engineering to honor the legacy of the late Dr. Hopper, who passed away on April 11 at the age of 84.

BISD to consider locking up student cell phones, body cameras for police officers

Beaumont ISD’s Board of Trustees is set to meet on the evening of July 25 for its regular monthly meeting, which includes discussion of the possibility of requiring all high school students with cell phones to use Yondr Pouches to limit cell phone usage throughout the instructional day, as well as...

Take 2: Beaumont city manager to pick chief choice from local candidates

Following a 4-3 vote of the Beaumont City Council to deny City Manager Kenneth Williams’ finalist for the Beaumont Police Department (BPD) Chief of Police position on July 12, the city’s top administrator set about selecting a candidate on which the majority of the elected body can agree.

Lifetime of crime predates masked kidnapping

Appearing at the federal courthouse in Beaumont accompanied by a U.S. Marshal on July 18, Putnam Darwin Richardson, 79, of Orange, stood before Judge Zack Hawthorn for his initial appearance following allegations of kidnapping local attorney Mel Shelander three days prior.

BISD test drives AI reading assistant

According to Beaumont ISD Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction Jenny Angelo, the district may soon be considering an artificial intelligence resource for purchase and permanent use to assist students struggling with reading.

Jasper coach shot, killed in San Antonio bar

A Jasper High School coach was shot and killed after she was struck by gunfire on the patio of Smoke Skybar in San Antonio, according to media reports. As reported, Ayden Rose Burt, 29, was a volleyball and track coach, as well as a teacher, at Jasper Junior High School.