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EDITORIAL: To protect and serve

Just after 1 a.m. on Nov. 26, 2023, according to an incident report obtained by this news outlet, four Vidor Police Department (VPD) units including that of Police Chief Rod Carroll and an Orange County Sheriff’s Office unit responded to a call from Kendra Ortego, the ex-wife of Pct.

Texas HHS highlights 'World Cancer Day' on Feb. 4

World Cancer Day on Feb. 4 is recognized worldwide to raise awareness and encourage the prevention, detection and treatment of cancer, according to the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS).

Crime and power struggles on 11th St.

Situated in the bustling area of North 11th Street near Delaware that serves as a gateway to I-10 access sits 2665 N. 11th Street, the still unfinished and unused facility that has stood dormant for years in the face of setback after setback.

‘A Million Miles Away’ astronaut visits Southeast Texas students, stakeholders

Jan. 22, in honor of National School Choice Week, Bob Hope School organized a special event “to commemorate our school’s achievements and express our gratitude to our incredible community partners.

Mural Fest, Take 3: Bigger and bolder

The city of Beaumont is set to become a living canvas as it unveils the location and dates for the third annual Mural Festival that promises to transform the city. The live mural painting event will take place at the Beaumont Event Centre on Saturday, March 2, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Free family fun

Kick-Off the Mardi Gras season at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET) FREE Family Arts Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3. Art activities will correlate with AMSET’s current exhibition, Earlie Hudnall, Jr.: “Homeward,” on view through March 30 in the main galleries.

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.