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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.
Golden Triangle Business Roundtable 2nd annual Spindletop Showdown BBQ Cook-Off
BEAUMONT — Local industrial companies competed in a BBQ cook-off hosted by Golden Triangle Business Roundtable (GTBR). The Spindletop Showdown BBQ Cook-off teams included employees from ExxonMobil, Cheniere, Motiva, Goodyear, and Valero, as well as local contractor organizations such as ISTC Constructors, Echo Group, Ohmstede, Newtron, Contractor Service and Fabrication, and many more.
Man wanted on three warrants turns himself in at Jefferson County jail
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Texas — A man previously wanted on three warrants has turned himself in at the Jefferson County jail. Trevontae Nichols, 22, of Port Arthur, 'self-surrendered' on Saturday, according to an update from Port Arthur police. Port Arthur police and the US Marshals Office previously requested the public's...
Drivers should expect alternating lane closures on IH-10, contractors working in area
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Texas — Jefferson County commuters should be expecting IH-10 lane closures until 5:00 p.m. today. Beaumont Texas Department of Transportation announced that there will be alternating lane closures on IH-10 westbound. Contractors are working in the area between Boyt Rd. and FM 365. The right lane of...
Early voting ongoing for Jefferson County elections. See dates/times for separate May elections.
Early voting in Jefferson County has begun for the May 4 uniform election to elect school board trustees and appraisal district directors. Early voting times, dates April 22 to April 26 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 27 – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 28 – Noon to 6 p.m. April 29 to […] The post Early voting ongoing for Jefferson County elections. See dates/times for separate May elections. appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Indicted robbery suspect offers sobering excuse for not remembering crime
Beaumont — Police will tell you they've heard it all when it comes to criminals making excuses for their alleged actions, but a case that led to an indictment involving a convenience store robbery really stands out. The Jefferson County grand jury indicted 23-year old Justin Chapa for Aggravated...
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