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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.

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.

Child sex crimes lands man in prison for next century – plus life – plus 160 years

‘Who would have known that (the courage of) a 6-year-old female would have sparked  into what ignited six other victims to come forward? Please speak up against sexual abuse because you never know how many people are depending on your voice.

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. Silsbee remains at No.

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. “Each year, LU honors Dr.

TDCJ: Inmate beaten to death by another inmate

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) confirmed an inmate at the Gib Lewis Prison Unit in Woodville has been beaten to death by another inmate, reported KJAS.com. According to TDCJ spokesman Robert C. Hurst, shortly before 3 a.m. on Jan.

Hardin County SO seeking burglary suspects

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is looking for two suspects involved in a home burglary on Jan. 10 in the western part of the county. Sheriff Mark Davis reported the incident happened around 9:15 a.m. on the 1300 block of Maple Road in Saratoga.

Police seeking driver of hit-and-run accident

According to PAPD, on Jan. 5 at approximately 7:39 p.m., a 28-year-old white male on a bicycle was reportedly struck by a vehicle in the 3100 block of 39th Street (westbound). The driver of the vehicle left the scene. The victim suffered “significant,” but non-life-threatening, injuries.

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.