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Author details local child abuse cases

Beaumont native Diane N. Black, who also started her own publishing company, Black Flower Press, released her first book at the end of March, titled “Dead Dog Road: A True Story into the Dark World of an Abused Child.

County looks to avoid another ‘Colony Ridge’

Hardin County Judge Wayne McDaniel and the elected body of Commissioners Court have fielded proposed orders for residential building code standards for unincorporated areas at their April meetings but have failed to adopt processes that would deflect “another Colony Ridge” development like that...

SCOTUS returns power to the people

More than four years after Tropical Storm Imelda opened up the sky and released a torrent of rain on Southeast Texas, a unanimous decision of the U.S.

Homeless count reveals 61% local increase

Dr. Janeal White, acting as the coordinator for the Southeast Texas Coalition for the Homeless, disclosed the outcomes of the 2024 Annual PIT (Point-In-Time) count this week.

Vigil offers comfort, support to local crime victims, survivors

April 23, survivors and loved ones of crime victims hailing from various corners of the Golden Triangle will converge in downtown Beaumont at the Jefferson County Courthouse for the annual Crime Victim’s Candlelight Vigil, a solemn and healing event that begins at 6 p.m.