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Beaumont police investigating after body found in 'advanced stages of decomposition'
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All Southeast Texas Conn's locations closing doors after company files for bankruptcy
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Beaumont police investigating shooting that left one man injured
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City Manager appoints Beaumont Police Captain Tim Ocnaschek for next chief of police
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Former longtime Beaumont fire chief C.A. "Pete" Shelton dies
Beaumont — C.A. “Pete” Shelton, a retired longtime Beaumont fire chief, has died. He started with the Beaumont Fire Department in 1950 and rose through the ranks to become chief in 1976. He served in that position for 20 years and also served as president of the Port of Beaumont Board of Commissioners.
Store closing liquidation sales underway at Conn's HomePlus in SETX and other locations
Southeast Texas — A Los Angeles, California, company is handling store closing/liquidation sales beginning at 30-50% for all of the more than 550 Conn's HomePlus and Badcock Home Furniture and More locations, including the Conn's locations in Beaumont and Port Arthur. Earlier this week, Conn’s filed for bankruptcy. In...
Legal Pathways for Injured Construction Workers in Beaumont, TX
The construction industry in Beaumont, TX, plays a central role in the local economy by developing infrastructure and providing jobs. However, it is also filled with risks and dangers. Workers face daily hazards, such as falls, equipment malfunctions, and exposure to harmful materials. These risks make safety a top priority and highlight the seriousness of on-site accidents. Ensuring proper safety measures and regulations is essential to protect workers, making it a key concern for industry stakeholders and the community.
Brave momma dog putting her own needs aside to nurture her puppies needs urgent rescue help
At Beaumont Animal Care in Texas, the shelter has asked for the public’s help finding a foster home for a mother dog, who has ignored her own basic needs, to make sure her puppies are safe. Her name is “Mama Marie,” and she needs a foster home where she can can be cared for and still take care of her puppies. What an exceptional mom!
Christus Health hosts ceremony to announce nearly $300K in grants
BEAUMONT, TX — Christus Southeast Texas Health System will hold a Blessing of the Hands ceremony to announce the distribution of $295,000 to four local non-profit organizations to help fund community health initiatives in southeast Texas. The ceremony will bless the hands of the four organizations receiving the funds...
Beaumont Track Club sending numerous athletes to TAAF Summer Games
BEAUMONT — The Texas Amateur Athletic Federation's Summer Games State track meet is underway, and 60 athletes from the Golden Triangle are competing. We caught up with the track club ahead of competition for an inside look of their preparations. Roy Washington has been coaching the track club for 45 years but has never sent so many kids to state.
LU naming track after legendary Lamar coach Sonny Jolly
Beaumont — A Lamar University legend will see his name set in stone on the track where he coached so many to greatness. Lamar University is naming the track at the Ty Tyrrell track and field complex after legendary coach Sonny Jolly. A ceremony will take place Thursday afternoon...
Gymnasts in Beaumont coping with the 'twisties': the dangers if pushed too far
BEAUMONT — Ahead of the Olympics, we're taking a closer look at an issue that can affect even the most talented gymnasts in the world, including at Beaumont Gymnastics Academy. Simone Biles raised awareness to a sports performance anxiety called the 'twisties' when she pulled out of events in...
Port Arthur Health Department - West Nile Fact Sheet
With all of the rainfall in Jefferson County, The Port Arthur Health Department would like to share key points on combating West Nile virus in our community. West Nile virus is most commonly spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Symptoms include fever, headache, body aches, vomiting, diarrhea, or...
Southeast Texas law enforcement agencies focus on teamwork in active shooter drills
JEFFERSON COUNTY — The Nederlad Police Department conducted active shooter training for law enforcement agencies across Southeast Texas. The multi-day active shooter training emphasizes one thing, teamwork. Some of the failures of the Uvalde response were due to confusion about the command structure and the role of individual officers.
Port Arthur man indicted two years after being arrested for fatal crash
BEAUMONT, Texas — A Port Arthur man is being indicted two years after he was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter. Christopher Henry James was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter in 2022 after a crash that killed Port Arthur city employee James Addison, 47. Addison was struck and...
ICYMI: 24th Annual Backpack Giveaway set for Aug. 3
The 24th Annual Backpack Giveaway is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Carl Parker Multi-Purpose Center, 1800 Lakeshore Drive. The event is put on by the Willie Carter Outreach Center and aimed at students in Port Arthur Independent School District. Hulin has the help of 12 other agencies including civic […] The post ICYMI: 24th Annual Backpack Giveaway set for Aug. 3 appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Entergy Texas applies for federal grant funding to make Port Arthur electric system more resilient
Entergy Texas is seeking federal grants for the second year in a row to improve the resiliency of the power grid in Port Arthur. In April, the company updated its application for the U.S. Department of Energy's Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships Program and aims to secure funding for a $107.5 million infrastructure and electrical grid hardening project.
Bartie’s bid at charter change, possible third term, fall short
Port Arthur Mayor Thurman Bartie fell short in collecting the required number of signatures to bring forth a charter change election. Bartie submitted approximately 1,700 signatures in his petition drive to the city secretary’s office for verification last week. He needed 1,396 verified signatures to place the issue on the ballot but learned approximately 1,200 […] The post Bartie’s bid at charter change, possible third term, fall short appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Divers off Texas coast lost at sea for 36 hours, rescued by Coast Guard
MATAGORDA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two divers were rescued after being lost at sea for over 36 hours off the Texas coast. On Wednesday afternoon, Sector Corpus Christi watch standers received word that the two divers were last seen on the surface of “unfavorable weather conditions,” the Coast Guard announced. The divers were not seen again […]
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