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Blossoming Beaumont

As the pages of the calendar turn and the canvas of a new year unfolds, Kenneth Raggette, the director of Parks and Greenspace for the city of Beaumont, is not only welcoming the promise of a fresh start but is also delighted to witness the tangible progress made in realizing the goals set forth...

2022 crash claims continue into 2024

Now going on two years since a Texas-based billionaire was cited for drunkenly crashing into a half-dozen vehicles on a busy street in front of a west end Beaumont middle school, defendant Walter Eugene “Loddie” Naymola has yet to be seen inside of a Jefferson County courtroom.

Progress continues on Southeast Texas Food Bank distribution center

The Southeast Texas Food Bank is expanding its reach by establishing a second distribution center in Jasper, enhancing its service to eight neighboring counties.

IEA celebrates 2023 accomplishments

By Kathie Platt Special to The Examiner On a Tuesday night in December, the LIT Multipurpose Center was decked in holiday cheer and filled to overflowing with community members and guests commemorating the season in honor of IEA-Inspire, Encourage, Achieve “Ben’s Kids” program participants.

Beaux Arts Ball 2024: “Metamorphosis: Art Through the Seasons”

The countdown is on for the most anticipated event of the year in Southeast Texas – the Beaux Arts Ball hosted by The Art Studio, Inc. (TASI).

New Year’s Pops

Founded in 1979, the Galveston Symphony Orchestra performs quality classical music with a strong commitment to artistic excellence and community involvement. Dedicated musicians from all parts of the Galveston-Houston area bring unforgettable live concert experiences to audiences.

New year, new laws

Effective Jan. 1, a host of new House and Senate bills will become state law.