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Ryan Rogers, 26, of Beaumont.

Ryan Rogers, 26, of Beaumont.

Bout of road rage lands Beaumont man behind bars

Scott McLendon
Thursday, February 13, 2020
After allegedly ramming the back of multiple cars, crashing into a mud pile and firing several rounds into the ground, a 26-year-old Beaumont man was arrested just before 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, according to a news release.
Meth in a box of Tide

Meth in a box of Tide

Floridians guilty in trafficking drugs through SETX

News Staff
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Erica Ann Lang, a 35-year-old St. Petersburg, Florida, woman, pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking crimes in Beaumont, according to information released from the Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney’s Office on Monday, Feb. 10.
Nearly 20 minutes after classes started on Friday, Feb. 7, a long line of students are waiting to get into Beaumont ISD’s West Brook High School, where it’s the first day of a pilot program to utilize metal detectors to scan students entering the campus.

Nearly 20 minutes after classes started on Friday, Feb. 7, a long line of students are waiting to get into Beaumont ISD’s West Brook High School, where it’s the first day of a pilot program to utilize metal detectors to scan students entering the campus.

Beaumont ISD releases word on campus metal detectors

News Staff
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
FROM BISD on Tuesday, Feb. 11: Beaumont ISD began piloting metal detectors at our high schools last week beginning with West Brook High School in an effort to enhance safety procedures.
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Houston man pleads to bringing stolen iPhones across state lines

News Staff
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
A 44-year-old Houston man pleaded guilty to federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas announced U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown.        Curtric DeMaine White pleaded guilty to interstate transportation of stolen property on Monday, Feb. 10, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Keith F. Giblin.
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Vidor man guilty of federal firearm crime

News Staff
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
A 30-year-old Vidor man pleaded guilty to federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, according to U.S. Attorney Joseph Brown. Taylor Graham Cozart pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm on Monday, Feb. 10, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Keith Giblin.
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Shootout with BPD leaves one injured

News Staff
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Beaumont police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred around 2 p.m. Feb. 10, after BPD received a call in reference to shots fired in the 2700 block of Atlanta Street, according to a news release.
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City of Beaumont logo.

Beaumont City Council to hold evening meeting

Scott McLendon
Monday, February 10, 2020
Beaumont City Council’s weekly meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 11, in its regular location. Council has been discussing the possibility of holding evening meetings over the past months in an effort to be available to more residents.
Popeyes logo.

Popeyes logo.

Lumberton eyes Popeyes franchise

Scott McLendon
Monday, February 10, 2020
Lumbertonians may soon have a new place to indulge their cravings for cajun cuisine, as the city council prepares to vote on amendments to a proposed Popeyes development. The property is located at 108 South LHS Dr., near Lumberton High School.
Thus Huong Tran, 45.

Thus Huong Tran, 45.

PA game room attendants arrested

Scott McLendon
Monday, February 10, 2020
An undercover operation run by Port Arthur PD detectives at two game rooms resulted in two arrests Feb. 6, according to a news release. An undercover officer was sent to the Lucky Game Room on 9th Avenue and Shanghai Game Room on Gulfway Drive to play 8-Liner Gaming Machines.
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