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Miss Universe, daughter of Beaumont mother

R’Bonney Gabriel, of Houston, made history as the first Filipina American to be named Miss Universe during the 71st pageant held Jan. 14 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her parents are Remigio Bonzon “R. Bon” Gabriel, a Filipino, and mother, Dana Walker, who is from Beaumont.

PA drug bust advances end to criminal organization

Almost a year after their guilt was determined, two women charged as part of a criminal enterprise trafficking cocaine, heroin and meth through Southeast Texas have been sentenced for their crimes.

Beaumont ISD theft charge dots docket for over a decade, now to conference at SCOTUS

Another year, another court date is down on the docket for former Beaumont ISD contract electrician Calvin Walker, indicted in 2014 for stealing from Beaumont taxpayers via exorbitant markups and falsified invoices presented to the BISD finance officer in the wake of a natural disaster.

It’s now time for the Main Event

If Willy Wonka ever imagined a one-stop-shop entertainment facility for all to enjoy, this would have been the place. News was first broken by The Examiner in May of 2022 that Beaumont would be the next home for a Main Event.

SPORTS SHORTS: Week of Jan 12

High school basketball The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches released their Top 25 for each class Jan. 9 and several teams from Southeast Texas remained in place. On the boys’ side, Beaumont United is No. 2 in Class 6A with a 20-1 overall record.

Free tax help available, volunteers sought

Southeast Texans making up to $59,000 a year can benefit from assistance provided free of charge in filing 2022 tax returns, made possible though the VITA program, managed by Lamar University’s Division of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations, beginning Feb. 4.

Lamar celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

From Jan. 13-20, Lamar University will celebrate and reflect on the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of events and days of service.

Stolen scratch-off suspect sussed

After asking for the public’s help on Jan. 4 to identify a woman caught on surveillance camera stealing scratch-off lottery tickets, the Beaumont Police Department reports that community tips have led to the suspect’s identification.

Families bring attention to cold cases

The cold case homicide investigations for two men killed in Beaumont are receiving renewed attention from family members still in pursuit of justice.

Gold Pro ‘scam artist’ eyes bench trial

An allegedly duplicitous pecuniary profiteer accused of stealing more than $1.4 million from patrons nationwide asked a judge Jan. 9 for his case to be set for a bench trial.