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City of Beaumont's Offices Close in Observance of Independence Day - City of Beaumont (TX) (.gov)

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News Flash • Adopt From Beaumont Animal Care Today - City of Beaumont, Texas (.gov)

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Meet Your City Clerk: Tina Broussard, TRMC - City of Beaumont (TX) (.gov)

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KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News · Jul 2, 2026

Foundation backs children impacted by parental incarceration with 232 scholarships

For children with a parent behind bars, the odds can feel stacked against them. Nearly three million children in America have a parent incarcerated, and they ar...

[ARCHIVED] 5 Ways to Get Involved with Beaumont Animal Care - City of Beaumont (TX) (.gov)

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Draft Chapters of Comprehensive Plan Available for Public Input - City of Beaumont (TX) (.gov)

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311 Limited Coverage - City of Beaumont (TX) (.gov)

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Beaumont Animal Care takes in 42 animals from single property - 12newsnow.com

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La Tuna prison in Anthony, Texas slated for closure by DOJ - El Paso Times

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EXCLUSIVE: Animal Care seizes 42 cats and dogs in suspected hoarding case

What began as a call about possible animal cruelty in Beaumont ended with animal control officers taking custody of dozens of animals in what officials describe...

Questions grow over slow progress on Pleasure Island projects after missed timelines

Questions are growing in Port Arthur about the pace of development on Pleasure Island after two projects missed promised timelines, including an event center th...

Beaumont Low Security Federal Prison closing, no jobs lost

Today, the U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons announced several facility closures and operational changes, including one in Beaumont, to address what it calls decades of deferred maintenance and extreme...

Hardin County deputies wrangle loose cows on SH 105, fender bender during roundup

Hardin County deputies managed to get several loose cows off of State Highway 105 late this morning, but in the process, a driver was involved in a minor collision with a patrol SUV.The call came in shortly after 11 a.m....

Texas officials warn of child drowning risks ahead of July 4 holiday

With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, safety experts are warning families that drowning can happen in seconds and that most tragedies are preventable.The...

New safeguards added after man accused in 2024 Beaumont murder was released from custody - 12newsnow.com

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City of Beaumont Rescinds Boil Water Notice of Affected South Beaumont Area - City of Beaumont (TX) (.gov)

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Beaumont EOC Monitoring Severe Weather Threat - City of Beaumont (TX) (.gov)

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Boil Water Notice for Community Public Water Systems - City of Beaumont (TX) (.gov)

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Stagnant water, exposed gas lines worry residents after Forrest and Evalon sidewalk remova

Standing water and green algae have filled a drainage ditch for weeks at the corner of Forrest and Evalon in east Beaumont, where residents say sidewalk removal...

Longtime Hamshire-Fannett ISD superintendent retires

Longtime Hamshire-Fannett ISD superintendent Dr. Dwaine Augustine, named TASB's Region 5 2026 Superintendent of the Year, has stepped down and retired from his position.HFISD Communications Coordinator Mike Canizales con...

Aimed Dance Summer Fest to kick off classes, contemporary performances July 6th

Aimed Dance will present the 6th annual Aimed Dance Summer Fest July 6–18 in partnership with Lamar University's Department of Theatre & Dance, bringing choreog...

Changes to Food Truck Permits Beginning July 1 - City of Beaumont (TX) (.gov)

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Gumbo ClayFest returns to Beaumont with Free ceramics, demonstrations, food & fun

The Art Studio, Inc. in downtown Beaumont will host the fifth annual Gumbo ClayFest July 1-4, inviting the public to enjoy four days of free ceramic art demonst...

Jose Antelmo "Pepe" Castillo - easttexasbanner.com

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[ARCHIVED] Beat the Texas Heat: A Guide to Staying Healthy when the Temperatures Hit Triple Digits - City of Beaumont (TX) (.gov)

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Lumberton neighborhood residents say USPS delivery lapses have lasted weeks, even years

Families in a Lumberton neighborhood say they are losing confidence in the U.S. Postal Service after repeated problems with missing and misdelivered mail that t...

Houston Medicaid billing scheme fueled $16M in alleged false mental health claims

Federal authorities say they have launched the largest health care fraud crackdown in U.S. history, charging hundreds of defendants and alleging billions of dol...

"It has been one groovy ride!": Mellow Mushroom closes in Beaumont - KFDM

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Beaumont man charged with murder to remain jailed on $1M bond, judge rules - 12newsnow.com

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KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News · Jun 29, 2026

Port Arthur replaces aging water meters as residents await customer portal app

Port Arthur is in the middle of a citywide effort to replace water meters that are more than 20 years old, but the rollout of new features tied to the upgraded...

Your guide to Fourth of July events across Southeast Texas - 12newsnow.com

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KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News · Jun 29, 2026

Man sentenced to 20 years for Child Indecency, caught in 2025 at Laredo Port of Entry

A judge has sentenced a 65-year-old man to 20 years in prison following his conviction in Hardin County for Indecency With a Child, according to District Attorney Rebecca Walton.The jury in Judge Steven Thomas' 356th Dis...

[ARCHIVED] City of Beaumont Earns Gold Scenic City Certification - City of Beaumont (TX) (.gov)

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City of Beaumont Issues Disaster Declaration Ahead of Winter Storm Fern - City of Beaumont (TX) (.gov)

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Balanced Budget, No Tax Increase: City of Beaumont Releases FY 2026 Proposal - City of Beaumont (TX) (.gov)

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KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News · Jun 27, 2026

Jasper County sheriff warns of phone scams targeting elderly with fake warrant threats

An increase in phone scams targeting elderly residents has prompted a warning from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office.The sheriff’s office said scammers are pos...

Body Found in Beaumont Canal Along I-10 South - easttexasbanner.com

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Google News - "Beaumont, Texas" · Jun 27, 2026

After recent youth violence, Beaumont community turns to worship for healing and hope - 12newsnow.com

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Beaumont celebrates Babe Zaharias Day on hometown legend's 115th birthday - 12newsnow.com

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KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News · Jun 26, 2026

Texas woman accused of misusing $450,000 from father with dementia, investigators say

Investigators in Jefferson County say a 45-year-old woman went on a nearly five-year spending spree using more than $450,000 of her father’s money while he had...

Full conversation between Fox Southeast Texas anchor Erika Harris and BISD’s Sandi Massey

Full interview released of the conversation between Fox Southeast Texas Anchor Erika Harris and Beaumont ISD superintendent Sandi Massey.The interview was taped...

KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News · Jun 26, 2026

Affidavit: Vegas trip, cruise, part of $450,000 misused by daughter of dad with dementia

KFDM has obtained court documents alleging a woman went on a nearly five-year spending spree, misusing an estimated $450,000 of her father's money on airline tickets, a cruise, trips to Las Vegas, Miami and Delta Downs,...

KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News · Jun 26, 2026

ExxonMobil celebrates '409 Energy Scholars' graduation in Beaumont - 12newsnow.com

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Man sentenced to 10 years for child indecency in Jefferson County - 12newsnow.com

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Beaumont murder suspect Tydrick Davis captured after mistaken prison release - 12newsnow.com

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Beaumont assistant city manager to depart July 3 - 12newsnow.com

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SWAT standoff ends with Beaumont man in custody, toddler safely reunited with family - 12newsnow.com

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KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News · Jun 25, 2026

Rep. Manuel in contact with DA to discuss adding criminal court to cut backlog

Jefferson County leaders are bracing for a potential surge in the jail population as law enforcement fully applies a Texas bail reform law expands who can be h...

Ascend Community Group's Mental Health Gala to spotlight awareness and community support

The Ascend Community Group and Step Forward Treatment Center will host their 2nd Annual Mental Health Gala this Saturday, June 27th at theJ. Michael and Bridge...

KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News · Jun 25, 2026

Beaumont Potter opens studio classes for people of all ages

Local potter John Alexander is welcoming aspiring potters of all ages to explore their creativity through hands-on pottery classes at his J. Alexander Studio of...

KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News · Jun 25, 2026

Are homes selling in Beaumont in 2026? - Palestineherald.com

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Are homes selling in Beaumont in 2026? - Corsicana Daily Sun

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John Seaberg - easttexasbanner.com

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Mark E. Viator - easttexasbanner.com

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Men indicted by Jefferson County grand jury for murder in Texas Highway shooting - 12newsnow.com

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