Beaumont news

17-year-old bound and tortured in Beaumont hotel

A night of premeditated promiscuity went drastically askew for a 17-year-old in Beaumont Friday, Jan. 17, as his plans to meet an escort ended with the teen being tied up and tortured for hours by four suspects in a hotel on Interstate 10.

BISD to host fair preparing students for post high school life

Beaumont ISD is hosting a college, career and military readiness fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at West Brook High School.  The fair will include information from colleges, area businesses, military enlistment opportunities and other workforce development and employment opportunities.

17-year-old bound and tortured in Beaumont hotel

A night of premeditated promiscuity went drastically askew for a 17-year-old in Beaumont Friday, Jan. 17, as his plans to meet an escort ended with the teen being tied up and tortured for hours by four suspects in a hotel on Interstate 10.

Tyrrell Historic Library reopened

Beaumont’s century-old Tyrrell Historic Library reopened its doors to the public last week, after Hurricane Harvey and Tropical Storm Imelda damaged the building. The library sustained water damage in Harvey, leading to an extensive, three-year renovation endeavor that just met its conclusion.

Mayor Becky Ames recognized with national award

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames received the 2020 National Award for Local Arts Leadership from the United States Conference of Mayors on Friday, Jan. 24 in Washington D.C.