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Three shot at a party in Beaumont
Violent crimes continue to spiral out of control in the Golden Triangle. The latest was a triple shooting that occurred in the front yard of a house on Pierce Street in the north end of Beaumont. Police say it happened at about two o’clock Sunday morning as officers were already...
Assessment team shares tornado damage totals, possible avenues for reimbursement
Data from the Port Arthur tornado that hit a section of the city April 10 sheds light on the damage and response. Jermey Houston, deputy chief at Port Arthur Police Department and emergency management coordinator for the city, said between the hours of 5 and 9 a.m. authorities received 39 emergency calls on 911 lines. […] The post Assessment team shares tornado damage totals, possible avenues for reimbursement appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Spindletop Center hosting career fair this week; see the details
BEAUMONT — Spindletop Center is hosting a career fair Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Fowler-Harris Event Center, at 655 S Eighth St. in Beaumont. “Roll up your sleeves, put on your best smile, and get ready to play the career game,” said Cecilia Garcia, the human resources recruiting specialist at Spindletop […] The post Spindletop Center hosting career fair this week; see the details appeared first on Orange Leader.
Class of 2024 | Here's how to give Southeast Texas graduating seniors a shout out
BEAUMONT, Texas — Southeast Texas' graduating seniors have been working hard all through high school for the past four years and it's time to give them a shout out as graduation time nears. 12News and the Beaumont Independent School District are joining forces again this year to help you...
17 Southeast Texas plants will be impacted by new EPA rule reducing emissions of six cancer-causing chemicals
BEAUMONT, Texas — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is doubling down on toxic pollution by cracking down on six cancer-causing chemicals. More than 100 plants across the country will be impacted and 17 of those are located in Southeast Texas. Dr. Vinki Uddameri, a civil engineering professor at...
Free Veterans shuttle to DeBakey Medical Center available daily; see the details
BEAUMONT — Veterans living in the Golden Triangle are eligible for free, weekday transportation to and from the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston for medical appointments. “We are thrilled to offer Veterans this new service, making it easier for them to get to the main VA in Houston for specialized medical care,” […] The post Free Veterans shuttle to DeBakey Medical Center available daily; see the details appeared first on Orange Leader.
HEALTHY LIVING — Just go take a walk. It benefits so much.
Does the thought of going to the gym fill you with dread? Really not into the whole “working out” thing? But you really do want to feel more fit and healthy? Here is a little good news – walking for 2.5 hours a week — that’s just 21 minutes a day, 7 days a week […] The post HEALTHY LIVING — Just go take a walk. It benefits so much. appeared first on Orange Leader.
PHOTOS — Community Retirement Home celebrates 80 years young
Residents, current and former employees and board members, families and guests were on hand to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Community Retirement Home. The senior independent living facility is located at 3141 Procter Street. Kim Guidry, facility director, and her team put a lot of effort into the preparation. Eula Nelson opened the festivities with […] The post PHOTOS — Community Retirement Home celebrates 80 years young appeared first on Port Arthur News.
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