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SETRPC seeks public input on broadband needs across Southeast Texas
Sep 23 · KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News
Beaumont to write off more than $1.4 million in delinquent EMS bills, mayor says
Sep 23 · KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News
Beaumont City Council considers updated tax abatement policy, transit funding impact
Sep 23 · KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News
Beaumont planning commission backs new comprehensive plan to guide growth for 20 years
Sep 22 · KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News
Government crackdown on fraudulent SNAP retailers
Sep 18 · KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News
Jefferson County previews ballot casting and counting ahead of the November election test
Sep 18 · KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News
Vidor City Council meeting on employee health insurance ends quickly amid cost concerns
Sep 18 · KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News
Nederland City Council approves tax rate by 4-1 vote
Sep 15 · KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News
Notice for Meeting to Vote on Tax Rate
Sep 14 · City of Beaumont (TX) (.gov)
Nederland leaders to vote on property tax hike despite population decline
Sep 13 · KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News
Beaumont City Council votes 4-3 to keep mayor, council pay and allowances
Sep 9 · KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News
JUST IN: Beaumont City Council votes 4-3 against cutting pay for mayor, council
Sep 8 · KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News
Port Arthur adds hardship exemptions to ordinance banning parking on lawns
Sep 8 · KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News
Beaumont City Council to vote on proposal to eliminate pay for mayor, council members
Sep 8 · KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News
Beaumont council votes 4-3 against eliminating Beaumont mayor, council salaries
Sep 8 · 12newsnow.com
Beaumont council approves 2027 budget, rejects cuts to mayor and council pay
Sep 8 · 12newsnow.com
Beaumont council to consider zeroing out mayor, council pay Tuesday
Sep 7 · 12newsnow.com
Beaumont council to consider ordinance cutting mayor, council pay to zero amid budget concerns
Sep 4 · 12newsnow.com
At-Large Councilman Mike Williams moves to end compensation for mayor, council
Sep 4 · KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News
City Council Meeting
Sep 8 · City of Beaumont - Calendar / Civic News
Beaumont Municipal Court Reopens
Sep 3 · City of Beaumont, Texas (.gov)
Beaumont Municipal Court reopens and resumes normal operations after Tropical Storm Edouard power outages
Sep 3 · 12newsnow.com
Beaumont ISD board ends corporal punishment; Supt. shares absenteeism concerns
Aug 21 · KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News
Former Beaumont city councilman Mike Getz under investigation for pulling gun on protester
Aug 21 · theexaminer.com
Beaumont ISD board tackles school ratings, teacher attendance and credit-by-exam changes
Aug 21 · 12newsnow.com
Harken family makes largest donation ever to Jasper County Sheriff's Office
Aug 19 · KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News
Beaumont City Council discusses, approves proposed tax rate increase
Aug 19 · KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News
Beaumont City Council approves proposed tax rate, final vote in September
Aug 18 · KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News
Beaumont City Council sets preliminary property tax rate after hours of debate
Aug 18 · 12newsnow.com
Beaumont City Council to consider proposed tax rate and scheduling public hearing
Aug 18 · KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News
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