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Groves council mulls ousting longtime city manager

In a special meeting of the Groves City Council set for Dec. 22, officials have scheduled a bevy of agenda items revolving around whether to take an “adverse employment action” against the longtime city manager.

ONGOING EXAMINER INVESTIGATION: Belligerence blooms at BISD’s West Brook

Beaumont ISD’s West Brook High School made its rounds on social media in September, The Examiner opened an investigation and obtained more than 20 videos depicting fights and assaults on the campus, revealing what students call a combative culture.

ONGOING EXAMINER INVESTIGATION: Pauper’s plea precedes Supreme Court submission

With his Houston-area attorney swearing it’s true, former Beaumont ISD contract electrician Calvin Walker filed a plea of indigence before the U.S. Supreme Court just before Thanksgiving, Nov. 22.

Last chance to see the lights

With Christmas on a weekend, there may be some extra time to take the family out of the house. As temperatures are expected to turn chilly, it would be a perfect time to bundle up and see all the pretty sights before we head into the new year.

Out & About with Albert Dec. 22-28

Dine and danceathon Roccoco Club hosted their annual dinner and dance event last Saturday evening on the 8th Floor of Mary and John Gray Library at Lamar University.

PHOTOS: Baptist Physician and Family Christmas Party

What: Baptist Physician and Family Christmas Party Where: Civic Center Photos by Brandon Gouthier

PHOTOS: Junior League of Beaumont Main Street Market Luncheon

What: Junior League of Beaumont Main Street Market Luncheon Where: Civic Center Photos by Chad Cooper

Letter to the investigator: Admin mum after Silsbee teacher assaulted

From an anonymous teacher, I am a teacher at Silsbee Elementary School. I can confidently say that the majority of our teachers are at a breaking point.

Comedian Katt Williams announces May 5 Ford Arena show

Comedy legend and Emmy Award-winning actor, Katt Williams announced his “2023 and Me” tour, which is coming to Ford Park Arena on May 5, 2023. The comedic powerhouse will take the stage at 8 p. m. performing an all-new show following the success of his “World War III” tour.

Hardin County Jail Report (Through Dec. 12)

The following information was released by the Hardin County Sheriff Office recently.