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The Examiner fully endorses Kate Brooks Carroll Jefferson Co. Tax-Assessor-Collector

We examined both candidates for this most important position and Kate Brooks Carroll is the only candidate with the proven work experience, integrity and commitment to leadership necessary to lead this important office.

Early voting begins Oct. 21 for November general election

With much of the focus in this year’s general election centered on selecting the president/vice president of the United States, several key state, federal, county, municipal school board and bond propositions to be decided are less featured but still important.

Investigators raid Tom Flanagan’s downtown office, allege arson

An alphabet soup of agents converged in downtown Beaumont on Oct. 9, grouping up more than two dozen local, state and federal investigators for a Wednesday morning raid at the office of stevedore and downtown investor Tom Flanagan.

Sitting judge resigns amid criminal plea deal

Jefferson County Precinct 8 Justice of the Peace Tom Gillam reportedly resigned Oct. 2, one day before a criminal complaint alleging official oppression was dismissed by state prosecutors in Jefferson County Judge John Stevens’ Criminal District Court.

Historic funding approved for Beaumont ship channel

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Commission announced approval of “historic funding for ship channel improvement projects that will support Texas’ economic growth, increase trade, generate jobs and ensure our seaports remain competitive,” the agency announced Oct. 3.

City of Beaumont’s ‘uncollectible’ process: alleged debtors report never getting bills

The Examiner’s coverage of the Sept. 17 Beaumont City Council meeting, which followed adopting a budget that would increase utility bills, highlighted the council’s decision to write off more than $60,000 in commercial and personal unpaid water bills, brought the city’s collection process under...

Woman found dead; three men arrested for murder

During the last Sunday morning service of September, the fellowship of New Day Deliverance Holiness Church in Beaumont gathered to honor the life of one of their own, a long-time congregant tragically murdered in front of her own home this past week.

Price check: Don’t’ get conned by closeout sales

After more than 100 years of serving the Golden Triangle, Conn’s stores are hosting a “Going Out of Business Sale,” featuring name brand appliances, furniture and other items from 50-70% off – a great deal depending on what the price is being discounted.

‘One Pot Throwdown’ returns Oct. 10

United Way of Beaumont and North Jefferson County will host its 8th annual United Way One Pot Throwdown fundraiser at the Civic Center in downtown Beaumont on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 5:30 - 8 p.m.The cook-off competition will showcase some of Southeast Texas area’s most prominent and well-known...