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Historic designation bestowed on Lamar

Lamar University officials announced, for the first time in the school’s history, that the university received coveted R2 (Research 2) designation for its high research activity and doctorate production.

Another week, another excuse not to pay

Bringing former Beaumont ISD contract electrician Calvin Walker into Jefferson County’s Criminal District Court for a second time in two weeks Feb. 28, Judge John Stevens again pressed the defendant as to what actions are being taken to pay back in excess of $1 million to the victims of his crimes...

Downtown properties under scrutiny amid code violations; owner faces deadline

Recent grappling between the city of Beaumont and local developer Tom Flanagan concerning his dilapidated properties has left questions as to whether the downtown property owner receives preferential treatment.

County seeks to collect on $1M school fraud judgment

Off-the-cuff math calculations performed in court Feb. 13 revealed it would take thousands of years for former Beaumont ISD contract electrician Calvin Walker to pay back the more than $1 million he defrauded from the district’s students – especially since the convicted felon pays less than $30 a...

Battery recycling facility seeks tax abatement for startup in Hardin Co.

Hardin County Commissioners Court will conduct a public hearing at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, to consider a tax abatement for a recycling company near Silsbee.

Harbor Foundation expands mission with support for Southeast Texas students

For nearly two decades, the Harbor Foundation has been operating as a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals in hospice care, as well as the patients’ families.