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Beaumont doctor facing felony charge, reports compromised juvenile records

A feud between neighbors in Beaumont’s west end took a dramatic turn last summer, resulting in a local doctor facing serious legal consequences for at least one felony charge of criminal mischief, with the possibility of more to follow. Once in front of a judge, 59-yearold psychologist Dr.

Orange County group honored by First Lady

A Southeast Texas organization was one of 15 recipients of the 40th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards. Feb. 14, First Lady Cecilia Abbott, the honorary chair of the Governor’s Volunteer Awards, made the announcement of the recipients.

EDITORIAL: PAC money and false claims

I’m certain there is no way to get rid of the outright lies candidate David Covey’s camp will continue to tell to get a man, who has never served the public, elected in the race against longtime public servant Dade Phelan.

Orange County Sheriff: The Examiner endorses Bobby Smith

As the countdown to early voting commencing on Feb. 20 ticks away, the community’s pulse is palpable with anticipation and fervor over the race for sheriff in Orange County – a race that has drawn a cache of contenders vying for the position.

Families bury three crash victims, driver in jail

Two Tyler County families had the unexpected and difficult task of burying their loved ones as funerals were conducted last week for two men and a girl killed in a Feb. 2 fatal crash involving two motorcycles and a car in Hardin County. In the Spurger ISD Gymnasium on Feb.

Expo connects students to careers

The 10th annual Youth Career Expo put on by Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas connected approximately 3,000 Southeast Texas high school students to more than 130 employers, training providers and government and military representatives through engaging hands-on career exploration on Feb.

District 22 State Representative: The Examiner endorses Christian Manuel

For District 22 State Representative, Christian Manuel is the only candidate with the know-how to continue to represent this area’s best interests at the state level. After serving more than a decade as chief of state in the office under District 22 State Rep.

District 21 State Representative: The Examiner endorses Dade Phelan

The Examiner wholeheartedly endorses the re-election of Dade Phelan, Texas State House District 21 Representative.

City Manager outlines process for selecting new chief of police

Beaumont City Manager Kenneth Williams convened a work session during the Feb. 6 city council meeting to address perceived confusion between himself and the council regarding the selection process for the new chief of police.

Phelan says family harassed during incident at his home

A month after receiving a threat on social media from an Orange County man, two men knocked on the door of House Speaker Dade Phelan’s home and confronted his wife on Feb. 12.