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Early voting begins – Beaumont voters given last word with $469 million at stake

Early voting is underway in Beaumont for the Nov. 4 election that includes five city of Beaumont bond propositions and a venue tax, alongside 17 statewide constitutional amendments. Voting runs through Oct. 31, with polls open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Pay up – or go to jail: School district fraudster on notice

Six years after being convicted of defrauding the local school district of more than $1 million, former Beaumont Independent School District (BISD) contract electrician Calvin Walker has made pauper’s payments toward his debt to society — over the years claiming indigency, inability to work, and...

Kairos Kitchen: Building community, one shared meal at a time

On the fourth Saturday of every month, the smell of a home-cooked meal fills the air at First United Methodist Church (FUMC) in downtown Beaumont. From 5 - 7:30 p.m., volunteers gather at 701 Calder Ave. to serve not just food, but friendship and connection through the Kairos Kitchen ministry.

Judge awards custody of seized dogs to city; owner to pay over $6K

Following an Oct. 7 seizure hearing in Justice of the Peace Ben Collins’ court, custody of 32 dogs and puppies removed from a Pine Street property last week has been officially awarded to the city of Beaumont.

$60 million play: Inside Beaumont’s big bond bet on sports tourism

As part of The Examiner’s commitment to in-depth examination of the city of Beaumont’s $264 million bond request to voters, this week we will look further at two of the many elements propping up Proposition B, which represents $147 million of the bond’s total.

BISD remains at standstill over TEA state takeover

Ever since Texas school accountability scores were released to the public in July, boding uncertainty has surrounded Beaumont ISD. Even after a visit from Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath on Sept.

Halls of justice continue to call to long-serving criminal court judge

After having served nearly 20 years and presiding over 600 trials as Jefferson County Criminal District Court Judge, John Stevens Jr. is committed to continue serving Southeast Texans as part of the judiciary.

Dozens of dogs seized from Beaumont property amid animal cruelty investigation

Beaumont Animal Care (BAC) seized 32 dogs from a Pine Street property Sept. 30, uncovering what officials described as evidence of animal cruelty.Animal Care Officer Brooklin Moore said she initially responded to a complaint of possible neglect Sept. 16. What she found raised immediate concerns.