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Traffic update: exit ramps from I-10 to U.S. 69 southbound completely closed until Sunday
BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont highway drivers can expect another delay in traffic on I-10. The exit ramps from I-10 to Highway 69 southbound will be closed, according to Beaumont Texas Department of Transportation. This closure will affect you if you’re trying to drive from I-10 onto Cardinal Drive and...
Inopportune social media post costs area teen for than 4 years in federal prison
BEAUMONT — A Beaumont convicted felon has been sentenced to federal prison for possessing a firearm in a social media post, announced Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Reginald Guillory Jr., 19, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced Friday to 51 months in federal […] The post Inopportune social media post costs area teen for than 4 years in federal prison appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Final show of Beaumont Community Players is The Wizard of OZ!
After 99 years of entertaining and educating audiences is Southeast Texas, the final production of Beaumont Community Players will be The Wizard of Oz. “When we open our 100th season in September, it will be as Southeast Texas Stages,” says Executive Director John Manfredi. Resource Director Julia Rodriguez said The Wizard of Oz was last performed in […] The post Final show of Beaumont Community Players is The Wizard of OZ! appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Area man on theft parole, arrested again for theft
A 47-year-old Vidor man with a lengthy criminal history was indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury this week for breaking into a truck and stealing clothes. A man told police he parked his truck at Comfort Suites on March 18 while staying at the hotel. When he returned to his vehicle the next day […] The post Area man on theft parole, arrested again for theft appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Vidor officials work to reduce pedestrian deaths
BEAUMONT, Texas — Auto-pedestrian accidents in Beaumont have doubled from 2018 through 2022, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. These types of accidents are preventable, and drivers as well as people walking along the roads share a responsibility in paying attention and staying safe, according to law enforcement.
Family fly-in at Beaumont Municipal Airport kicks off Saturday
BEAUMONT, Texas — A Beaumont airport will host a day of aviation exploration and family fun this Saturday. Beaumont Municipal Airport annual family fly-in event will take place this weekend starting at 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will be will be a chance to explore air rescue helicopters,...
Two Men Killed in Boat Collision with Yacht Near Boca Chita Key Identified
A tragic collision between a small boat and a yacht off Boca Chita Key claimed the lives of two men this past weekend. The deceased were identified as Jorge Marenco, 49, of Miami, and Jose Turcios, 51, from Beaumont, Texas, confirmed the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, as reported by NBC Miami.
Upgrades at Beaumont parks nearing completion
BEAUMONT — A couple of Beaumont parks are nearing completion after the city decided to give them a facelift as part of its capital improvement plan. One park getting a new addition is Rogers Park with a new dog park. The park is now weeks away from being ready...
861A/SH 12 Exit from IH-10 eastbound to close; temporary plan outlined
On Monday (April 29) and Tuesday (April 30), the Texas Department of Transportation announced the 861A/SH 12 Exit from IH-10 eastbound will be closed for construction. The closure will happen at approximately 8 a.m. Traffic will be detoured off Exit 861. Please drive cautiously in the area, TxDOT advises. Jefferson County On Saturday (April 27), […] The post 861A/SH 12 Exit from IH-10 eastbound to close; temporary plan outlined appeared first on Orange Leader.
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