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Beaumont Enterprise

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Jefferson County Criminal District Judge results are in

Jefferson County Criminal District Judge race is over, we have a winner.

Jefferson County, TX · 2d

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Blue wave reaches Jefferson County as Democrats win 5 county races, unseat 2 Republican incumbents

Jefferson County Democrats won all five contested county level races in Tuesday's midterm election, ousting two Republican incumbents as a blue wave swept across Texas and the U.S. Democrat Carolyn Guidry defeated Republican County Clerk Roxanne Acosta-Hellberg and Democrat Michael Cooper defeated Republican County Treasurer Tim Funchess, according to unofficial...

Jefferson County, TX · 1d
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Storm Strengthening in Orange County, TX

Tracking ended: The storm 36 miles east-southeast of Port Arthur, TX is no longer being tracked as of 9:10 p.m. CST. This storm was tracked from 7:24 p.m. to 9:10 p.m. CST. Its highest Storm Threat was 41, at 8:20 p.m. CST. 8:20 p.m. CST Storm Organizing Southeast of West...

Orange County, TX · 2d

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Port Arthur Is Warning Homeowners That Parking on the Lawn Is One of the Code Violations That Can Bring Fines of Up to $2,000 a Day

Port Arthur, Texas lists lawn parking, dumping and zoning as code violations with fines up to $2,000 a day. The state law behind it and what parking does to grass.

Port Arthur, TX · 3d

Beaumont Enterprise

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See photos from 2026 Midterms Election Night in Beaumont

Cities nationwide gathered for Tuesday night's election, and Beaumont was no different as Republican and Democratic nominees watched the results of their races with supporters. Jacqueline Hernandez was the Democratic nominee for Texas House District 21, running against Republican nominee Ray Callas, who won Tuesday's election. Joe Evans was the Republican nominee for Jefferson County justice of the peace, running against incumbent Ben Collins, a Democrat who won the race. While Hernandez and Evans did not win their respective races, their supporters remain hopeful about their political futures. Sign up for Beaumont Enterprise newsletters here Read the original article on beaumontenterprise.com

Beaumont, TX · 2d

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State Dems win seats, Orange stays MAGA red

Texas history was made Tuesday night as a Democrat Gina Hinojosa beat incumbent governor Greg Abbott and Democrat James Talarico beat the Republican nominee, State Attorney General Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate. The two became the first Democrats to win statewide offices in more than 30 years. However, Orange County...

Orange County, TX · 2d

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Voters reject school funding proposals, forcing Southeast Texas districts to reassess budg

Two Southeast Texas school districts are weighing their next steps after voters rejected proposed school funding measures, forcing leaders to reassess budgets and priorities. In Nederland ISD, Proposition A is no longer moving forward after voters turned down the tax measure. Board President Nicholas Phillips said the district now has to take a broader look at its finances and what it can sustain.

Nederland, TX · 1d

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Opportunity Zone could open the door for new businesses, groceries, jobs in North End

BEAUMONT — The City of Beaumont says it has successfully secured a new Qualified Opportunity Zone designation for Census Tract 1.03 in the North End, Ward 3, opening the door for potential new businesses, jobs and economic development in the area. The designation is part of a federal program...

Beaumont, TX · 1d

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BREAKING: That sinking feeling after another large sinkhole opens in Beaumont

BEAUMONT — Another large sinkhole has opened in Beaumont only months after a giant hole in the ground made international headlines. Ward 1 City Councilman Cory Crenshaw shared video of the sinkhole that developed this afternoon in the 1000 block of Gladys . KFDM's Aaron Mack is reporting live...

Beaumont, TX · 1d

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Lumberton ISD responds to failure of tax rate election

LUMBERTON — Lumberton ISD is responding to voters rejecting the tax rate election, saying it's disappointed and will have to evaluate financial options. A Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) is a special election that allows school districts in Texas to seek voter approval to increase their Maintenance and Operations (M&O) tax rate above the state-mandated threshold. The M&O tax rate is part of the overall property tax rate and is used primarily for the day-to-day operations of schools, including salaries, utilities, and supplies.

Lumberton, TX · 2d

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State, federal election results show changes

The General Election is over and Orange County remains a Red county despite some key historical wins for Democratic candidates. Governor — Gina Hinojosa, (D), beat incumbent Greg Abbott (R), […]

Orange County, TX · 1d

Beaumont Enterprise

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Ray Callas wins Texas House District 21 race, unofficial results show

Unofficial final results show Ray Callas has won the race for state representative in District 21.

Jefferson County, TX · 2d

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CASA of Southeast Texas' giving trees pop up across Southeast Texas

YMCA - Port Arthur, TX. For more information, or to donate online, go to casasetx.org.

Texas · 2d

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Democratic Party: "Jefferson County is reclaiming its place as a Blue County"

JEFFERSON COUNTY — The Jefferson County Democratic Party is declaring a major victory in local races, to go along with the blue wave that swept across Texas and the nation. Party Chair Ramona Young noted that Democrats retained their positions and two candidates unseated Republicans who held office. STATEMENT...

Jefferson County, TX · 2d

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County keeps burn ban in place

Despite scattered rain during the weekend, Orange County Commissioners Court voted to extend the burn ban another 30 days. However, County Judge John Gothia said he could lift the ban if the county gets enough moisture. As of Tuesday evening, the county had a National Weather Service forecast of 80...

Orange County, TX · 2d

Beaumont Enterprise

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Julie Pickren narrowly wins State Board of Education District 7 race

While Tiffany Perkinz is leading the race for the District 7 seat on the State Board of Education locally Julie Pickren is leading statewide, according to early and election day voting results.

Orange County, TX · 2d

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Incumbent Ben Collins wins another term as Jefferson County Justice of the Peace

Incumbent Ben Collins is "ready to get back to work" after winning another term as Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2.

Jefferson County, TX · 2d

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Bridge City parade theme announced: "Bridging the Magic of Christmas"

Bridge City's 2026 Christmas parade will roll under the theme "Bridging the Magic of Christmas," a nod to the bridges that gave the city its name and identity. Organizers say the theme celebrates how Christmas connects people - bringing families together, linking generations and strengthening the community. Parade participants are invited to interpret it their own way: Santa and his reindeer crossing the Rainbow Bridge, elves building Santa a bridge of candy canes, a bayou Christmas with boats and cypress trees, Cardinals carrying Christmas cheer across the bridge, or, for churches, "A Bridge to Bethlehem."

Bridge City, TX · 2d

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Waste Watch: Crenshaw digs into city's $795,000 new dozer purchase, asks why not buy used?

BEAUMONT — A nearly $795,000 John Deere dozer will replace an older machine at Beaumont’s landfill after a City Council debate over whether buying new was the best option. Councilman Cory Crenshaw questioned in the October 20 city council meeting whether the city had done enough to compare a new dozer with used equipment, including at auctions across the country.

Beaumont, TX · 3d

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Beaumont City Council to weigh transit changes, equipment buys

The Beaumont City Council will consider several vehicle and equipment purchases, changes to the city’s transit system and water and sewer ordinances at its next meeting.

Beaumont, TX · 4d