Southeast Texas

Beaumont first responders work a crash scene (Photos courtesy of Jerome Cabeen)

Beaumont first responders work a crash scene (Photos courtesy of Jerome Cabeen)

Global tycoon from Beaumont mangles multiple cars on Dowlen

Beaumont business tycoon Walter "Loddie" Naymola is being investigated in the cause of the accident that damaged multiple vehicles -- reportedly resulting in multiple injuries, but no deaths -- at the intersection of Dowlen and Gladys, multiple sources confirmed to The Examiner June 24.
Sunderland

Sunderland

Alleged kidnapper and his victim arrested after car chase

Thursday, June 16, detectives with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division attempted to stop a black GMC truck after positively identifying one of the occupants as 28-year-old Kalynn Hallmark, of Nederland, “a known felon with an outstanding felony warrant,” JCSO reports.
The Examiner staff including Stephen ‘Doc’ Watson, Brittany Chaney, B. Scott McLendon,  Publisher/CEO Don Dodd, Jennifer Johnson, Sharon Brooks and Kristi Dodd. Not pictured are Kevin Clay and Chad Cooper.

The Examiner staff including Stephen ‘Doc’ Watson, Brittany Chaney, B. Scott McLendon, Publisher/CEO Don Dodd, Jennifer Johnson, Sharon Brooks and Kristi Dodd. Not pictured are Kevin Clay and Chad Cooper.

Examiner excellence on display at SETX Press Club awards

Journalists and supporting staff at The Examiner won a combined 31 awards June 3 at the annual Southeast Texas Press Club awards banquet, earning eight first-place honors, sweeping two reporting categories and bringing home a bevy of accolades to fill the paper’s already packed trophy case.
100 Club of Southeast Texas logo

100 Club of Southeast Texas logo

The 100 Club, offering financial respite

Losing a loved one precipitates unparalleled sorrow and stress, something first responders see on the job everyday. This same group of professionals is also at a heightened risk to be seriously injured or die themselves while serving their communities.
Aerial photo of TMC

Aerial photo of TMC

Blue Cross reaches deal with Memorial Hermann

Memorial Hermann Houston-area facilities and providers will again be of use to BlueCross BlueShield Texas (BCBSTX) policyholders, as the medical complex and BCBSTX have reportedly reached an agreement to keep 100,000-plus patients in the network.
Beaumont Chamber of Commerce

Beaumont Chamber of Commerce

Chamber president resigns

The Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce announced the resignation of President and CEO Bill Allen on March 3. He departs the chamber after three and a half years of service to the organization and is reportedly accepting a position in West Texas.