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Eligible veterans to Zip around Beaumont for free

Beaumont City Council, during its session on Tuesday, Nov. 7, passed an ordinance endorsing the implementation of the Qualified Zip Veterans Pass Program. The initiative received unanimous support after a public hearing, during which Mrs.
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Paddle with a purpose

Local outdoorsman Joe Winston, a Beaumont native and resident, serves as the director of Therapeutic Programs at Heroes on the Water, a nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to providing recreational wellness experiences to veterans and first responders.
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Flea Fest

Flea Fest Saturday, Nov. 11-Sunday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Burton Coliseum. Lake Charles LA. $5. Flea Fest is one big, happy and unique flea market event that features acres of anything and everything.
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Stranded boaters rescued

Three boaters were rescued by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s (JCSO) Marine Unit after the group sent out an emergency SOS of being stranded in a boat taking on water near the jetty. Marine deputies were dispatched at approximately 7:45 p.m. Oct.
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Nonprofit thrift store expands

Catch My Thrift, located at 2406 Calder Ave. in Beaumont, is now offering extended hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday “to provide greater accessibility for shoppers and donors, accommodating a wider range of schedules,” store manager Jennifer Cha Rach shared.
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Bracing for impact

Superintendents at several smaller Southeast Texas school districts told The Examiner that recently passed school voucher provisions will undoubtedly have a negative impact on public schools. Oct. 31, Gov.
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Upscale in downtown

Riverside Grille, the latest addition to the downtown Beaumont dining scene, has injected a newfound sense of excitement into the once-quiet Crockett Street, marking a significant shift from its previous years of relative tranquility. The streets were abuzz the morning of Oct.
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Champions against cancer

The 13th annual Julie Richardson Procter 5K Ribbon Run Monster Dash held in downtown Beaumont on Oct. 28 was heralded as “a spooktacular success,” thanks to the tireless efforts of many supporters appreciated by the Gift of Life nonprofit hosting the affair.