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Beaumont Police Department officers escort Howard Celestine from police headquarters to a patrol unit.

Beaumont Police Department officers escort Howard Celestine from police headquarters to a patrol unit.

Bonds over $2 million set for murder suspect

A Beaumont man has been arrested for murder after the discovery of a woman’s body in an apartment June 24, according to the Beaumont Police Department (BPD). Howard Celestine, 42, was arrested less than an hour after officers responded to the Stone Hearst Apartments, 1650 East Lucas Dr.
Justin Littles Jr. recieves the Motiva Excellence scholarship

Justin Littles Jr. recieves the Motiva Excellence scholarship

Message to IEA Ben’s Kids:

IEA-Inspire, Encourage, Achieve, supporting educational programming and rehabilitative services for at-risk youth in Southeast Texas, recognized year-end achievements and celebrated character qualities demonstrated by IEA Ben’s Kids during the year at the recently-hosted annual Awards & Recognition...
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Murder suspect, girlfriend arrested

June 25, the Beaumont Police Department (BPD) reported Darrin Dewayne White, 55, of Beaumont, had been arrested in connection to the May 30 murder of 66-year-old Beaumont resident Dorsey Sias.
Justin Furstenfeld

Justin Furstenfeld

An Evening with Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October - Dec. 12

Blue October frontman Justin Furstenfeld will bring his "Open Book" acoustic tour to the Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com or the Civic Center box office (701 Main St.). Prices are $39-$75.
Rose

Rose

Discovery of remains ends 25-year missing person mystery

After 9,106 days of searching, the family of Kimberly Langwell finally has some answers. June 13, human remains were exhumed from beneath concrete at the Beaumont home of Terry Rose, Langwell’s ex-boyfriend, providing confirmation of what the family had long suspected.
Karen Do (left) and Dashaun Armstrong (right) announce Port Arthur Energy Sweep

Karen Do (left) and Dashaun Armstrong (right) announce Port Arthur Energy Sweep

Entergy Texas and Habitat for Humanity cool off Port Arthur

With record high temperatures gripping the community, Entergy Texas and Habitat for Humanity announced the Port Arthur Energy Sweep partnership to provide complimentary AC and energy efficiency upgrades to Port Arthur residents via two programs, the Residential Standard Offer program and the...