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20-year-old Cody Stutts joins Beaumont Fire/Rescue as one of 21 new hires
BEAUMONT — At 20 years old, Cody Stutts is among the newest and youngest members of Beaumont Fire/Rescue, starting his career at Fire Station 1 off Gulf Street as the department works to reduce vacancies and strengthen fire protection. Stutts is one of 21 new hires brought on to...
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Vendor market brings local artisans to Parkdale Mall on Oct. 17
Shoppers at Parkdale Mall will have a new reason to linger. A vendor market is coming to the mall on Oct. 17. The DNCE Artisan and Crafters Market is set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Parkdale Mall, bringing together artisans and crafters for a day of browsing and shopping.
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A Tree Crashed Through the Roof Over Their Bedroom, Then the Check Skipped the Water Inside. A Texas Jury Made the Insurer Pay.
A Baytown couple evacuated before Hurricane Ike struck the Gulf Coast in September 2008. When they came home, court records show, a tree had fallen through their roof over the master bedroom, and the roof, the fence and a backyard shed were damaged.
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Caroline Wadzeck: Teaching job brought her to Dayton; residents made her want to stay
When Caroline Wadzeck arrived in Dayton fresh out of college, she figured she might stay a couple of years. She had never even heard of Dayton until the late Raymond Trotter, then principal of Colbert Intermediate, showed up at Sam Houston State University looking for teachers. Wadzeck was preparing to graduate and had planned to continue on to graduate school, but Trotter encouraged her to come take a look.
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Port Arthur credit rating drops to A-minus after city drains millions from general fund
Port Arthur’s credit rating has been downgraded two notches, falling from A-plus to A-minus after the city drained millions from its general fund to cover capital needs, including emergency spending tied to its water and sewer system. S&P Global Ratings cited years of deficits and significant transfers out of...
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Southeast Texas Career and Opportunity Expo connects job seekers with employers
Job seekers and students looking to map out their next steps had a chance to connect with local employers at the S.E.T.X. Career and Opportunity Expo, held at Uptown Event and Studio on Sabine Pass Avenue. Attendees met with employers, explored career options, and learned about training programs and employment...
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Boss opens rail transload FTZ in Dayton, Texas
Boss Heavy Haul, which has its headquarters on Houston, Texas, has added a rail transload service at its terminal in Dayton, Texas. The new service links a nearby rail siding to the facility’s 80-acre yard via a half-mile route with no bridge crossings. This allows heavy or oversized freight to use the service.
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SETX Career & Opportunity Expo brings jobs, training and connections to Beaumont
What resources are available beyond traditional job fairs at the expo?. Which organizations are participating in the SETX Career Expo?. If you’re ready to turn a few conversations into a new career move, a free event in Beaumont is aiming to make that easier. The SETX Career & Opportunity...
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Vidor City Council approves property tax rate increase for 2026-27
Vidor City Council approved a property tax rate increase from 63.4391 cents per $100 to 65 cents per $100, resulting in an average homeowner's annual city tax bill increasing by about $43.12. Vidor City Council approved a property tax rate increase Tuesday that will raise the average homeowner's annual city...
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Kirbyville, TX: Katherine’s Iron Skillet Says Goodbye, Promises Pop-Ups and Catering Ahead
Katherine’s Iron Skillet has officially closed its shop. The business announced on its Facebook page that the closure took effect September 27, 2026, ending a run that earned the affection of many customers in the area. Owners Thank Customers and Plan Time Off. According to the announcement, the decision...
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Port Arthur’s El Refu 4 cleared to reopen after Golden Pass LNG incident
What did the Port Arthur Health Department find as the cause of the food poisoning?. Where was the employee appreciation breakfast held that led to the outbreak?. Why was El Refu 4 cleared to reopen by the health department?. El Refu 4 in Port Arthur has been cleared by the...
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A drill for TPC Group Port Neches to take place today, 10:30am
PORT NECHES, Texas — Neighbors of the TPC Group Port Neches Terminal may hear alarms and loudspeaker announcements around 10:30 a.m. today, but the company says it is only a drill. The plant, at 2102 TX-136 Spur, will run its annual emergency drill and test its alarm. The on-site...
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New EMT training opportunities open in Southeast Texas
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Beaumont mayor cites incentives after King Foods closure leaves North End without grocer
BEAUMONT — The closure of King Foods supermarket on Magnolia Avenue is leaving some Beaumont North End residents without a nearby place to buy fresh food, putting added distance between some families and the nearest grocery store. “That’s going to hurt a lot of people out here. And these...
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Port Arthur’s El Refu 4 cleared to reopen after Golden Pass LNG incident
El Refu 4 in Port Arthur has been cleared by the Port Arthur Health Department to reopen following a food poisoning incident tied to an employee appreciation breakfast at Golden Pass LNG in Sabine Pass. In a message posted by the restaurant, El Refu 4 apologized for “the worry and...