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Post posing threat to Phelan revealed

A Facebook post from a Marine veteran caught the attention of law enforcement and resulted in the arrest of an Orange County man that allegedly crossed the “freedom of speech” line into that of “terroristic threat” territory. Daniel Troy Leblanc, 44, of Orange, was arrested Jan.

Houston developer invests in downtown Beaumont

Beaumont City Council, in a unanimous decision during its meeting on Jan. 23, granted approval and authorized an agreement with GP Realty and Management, Inc.

Parks progress

According to a report released by the city of Beaumont Parks and Greenspace Department, six of 10 projects detailed in the Parks Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2023 have been fully completed. Parks and Greenspace is responsible for the grounds and equipment in 36 city parks.

Young musicians exalted in 2024 Concerto Competition

As part of earning first-place distinction at the 2024 Concerto Competition presented by the Symphony of Southeast Texas, Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School flutist Claire Ren, from Beaumont, has been awarded the honor of playing her competition piece for area students Jan.

Ex-boyfriend sentenced for neighbor’s death

When Jirou Zachere stalked the mother of his child to the Jefferson Apartments in Beaumont, he visited what he thought was the home his exgirlfriend shared with their young child and a new beau in July 2020.

Fatality attributed to suspected fentanyl-laced fake drug

One man is dead and two others were hospitalized after officers responded to a residence in the 2300 block of Tyler Street, according to the Beaumont Police Department (BPD). Upon arrival at 11:33 p.m. Jan.

Mass of massage parlors investigated for human trafficking

Nine massage businesses throughout Southeast Texas received some unwelcome visitors as multiple law enforcement agencies joined forces to execute search warrants on Jan. 10. The massage parlors were suspected of promoting prostitution and human trafficking.

Passing the torch

Southeast Texans attending the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Support Group of Southeast Texas Brunch in Port Arthur were treated to food, friends and musical entertainment as hundreds of guests packed into the Bob Bowers Civic Center on Jan.

High school fishermen claim titles

Five Southeast Texas angler teams finished in the top 10 of the year's first tournament of the SETX High School Fishing Association on Jan. 13 at the Lake Sam Rayburn-Umphrey Pavilion. LCM's Braxton Rambo and Cameron Doughty took first with 20.36 lbs.

Pipes take a pummeling during recent freeze

Jan. 16, the city of Beaumont began asking all water customers to conserve water. “At this time, the water system is pumping at maximum capacity to keep up with the demands,” communication from the city detailed.