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Nelson announces 18.7M registered voters for March 3 primary plection

At the start of early voting Feb. 17, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced Texas has 18,657,918 registered voters for the March 3 Primary Election.

Paxton launches tip line for unlawful voting activity before March primary

Feb. 17, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the launch of an email tipline where the public may report suspected violations of Texas election law and issued a legal advisory on election integrity.

Burn ban currently in effect for Vidor

Due to the recurring dry conditions, the city of Vidor is initiating a burn ban within the city limits effective Feb. 11 until further notice, according to a news release. The city will continue to monitor conditions for community safety. 

Burn ban currently in effect for Orange County

As of the morning of Feb. 11, a burn ban is in effect for the unincorporated areas of Orange County on behalf of Orange County Emergency Management, according to a news release from the Southeast Texas Alerting Network.

Burn ban currently in effect for Jefferson County

Jefferson County Judge Branick has declared a burn ban, effective immediately Feb. 10, due to the increased risk of wildfires and hazardous conditions in the region, according to a news release.

Beaumont Farmers Market accepting vendors for spring of 2026

The Beaumont Farmers Market is now accepting vendors for spring of 2026. The farmers market is currently looking for:Produce Farmers/Backyard GrowersPickled Items/Salsas Jellies/JamsA Meat VendorDog Treats/Pet Items (Applicants must be licensed to sell dog treats.

City of Beaumont to host community charette for city development plan

The City of Beaumont will kick off its five-day charette, Feb. 9 from 5-7 p.m. at the Downtown Event Centre, to gather feedback on its updated Comprehensive Plan. A public charrette is a community meeting where residents, designers, and officials work together to shape a plan or project.

Not guilty verdict rendered in child sex abuse trial

Feb. 2, 2026, from the office of GALMOR, STOVALL & GILTHORPE:A 40-year-old Mexican national living in Beaumont, Texas, has been acquitted of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child in Jefferson County, TX. A jury found Leonel Enrique Dominguez not guilty on February 6, 2026.