Mardi Gras returns to Port Arthur in 2027, organizers seek krewes and volunteers
Mardi Gras is coming back to downtown Port Arthur after spending several years in Beaumont, and organizers are preparing for a weekend filled with parades, musi...
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Early voting tops 41,000 in Jefferson County
Early voting numbers released by the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office show 37,025 people have cast ballots through Sunday night.That's an increase of 11,216, or more than 43%, from the same early voting time period in 202...
Exposed gas lines left bare after Beaumont drainage project, residents demand action
Beaumont residents are again raising concerns about exposed gas lines in their neighborhood months after a city drainage project left utility lines visible.The...
Conditions improve at Beaumont Salvation Army shelter after plumbing and rodent issues
Beaumont’s Salvation Army has closed its men’s and women’s shelter for weeks to make immediate repairs after plumbing problems and rodent infestations, part of...
Tonight at 9 on Fox Southeast Texas: Judge John Stevens and prosecutor Luke Nichols debate
Democrat incumbent Judge John Stevens and Republican challenger Luke Nichols will debate tonight at 9 p.m. on Fox Southeast Texas.
Gift of Life 5K, Monster Dash set for Halloween in Beaumont
Gift of Life’s Julie Richardson Procter 5K Ribbon Run and Monster Dash returns to downtown Beaumont on Saturday, October 31, bringing the community together for...
Water line project in Beaumont uncovers long-forgotten Black burial grounds
A water line project in Beaumont has led to the rediscovery of three historic burial grounds tied to the city’s early Black community, uncovering what historian...
Beaumont WWII veteran honored 80 years after serving in all-Black women’s unit
More than 80 years after she served her country during World War II, Beaumont veteran Mabel Zenon-Williams is being honored for her role in a groundbreaking mil...
Surviving Parents of Southeast Texas marks 9th anniversary with Beaumont event
Surviving Parents of Southeast Texas marked nine years of support for grieving families with a community celebration Saturday in Beaumont.The organization, whic...
Beaumont event to raise awareness about financial exploitation of seniors
A free public event focused on preventing financial exploitation will be held Friday, October 23, from 9 a.m. to noon at Lakeside Center, 150 Magnolia Avenue, i...
Beaumont residents alarmed as water bills arrive a day before due date; city cites glitch
Beaumont residents are raising concerns after some customers received their water bills just one day before they were due, prompting worries about late fees and...
POLL: How concerned are you with water billing issues in Beaumont?
Water billing concerns are drawing attention in Beaumont as residents report receiving their bills just days before they're due, raising questions about the cit...
West End quiet zones reinforced, but North and East End still endure overnight horn noise
The blaring sound of train horns in Beaumont can be heard for miles, and some residents who live near the tracks say the noise has disrupted their lives for yea...
Jefferson County District Clerk extends passport office hours on first Thursdays
Jefferson County residents will have additional time to apply for passports with extended hours on the first Thursday of the month at the Jefferson County Court...
Woman reported estranged husband's stalking only days before her murder
A Beaumont man is charged with murdering his estranged wife in Southwest Louisiana after she had made a number of reports alleging he was stalking her, according to an investigation by KPLC-TV.The body of Trinetta Moniqu...
Halloween-themed Senior Expo returns to Beaumont Civic Center on Oct. 27, free admission
Halloween Magic at THE SENIOR EXPO!Step into the ultimate performance outfit for a Halloween party at this year’s FREE Halloween-themed day of fun, friends, hea...
Three years later, Beaumont checks progress on federally funded CNG bus upgrades
Three years after Beaumont received millions in federal funding to replace aging city buses, transit officials say the city remains committed to compressed natu...