The News

Golden Triangle Women’s March organizing for this weekend

The Women’s March on Washington grew overnight from a Facebook event started by a retired attorney in Hawaii to well over 200,000 attendees and supporters anticipated.

Locally, retired teacher Shelby Smith is leading a sister march in downtown Beaumont on Jan. 21 on the same day. 

“It’s basically a voice for the people. It’s not going to be a protest for just one thing,” Smith said. “It’s to show our solidarity with the Women’s March in Washington.”

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International Paper awards two grants to Little Cypress Elementary

Little Cypress Elementary received two grants from International Paper’s IP Giving Foundation last week. The first is for a refill kit for expendable materials used in the second grade’s Saxon Phonics program, worth $4,374.92.

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Police arrest two for hotel robbery

Marcell Livings and Terry Booker

With help from K-9 Gus, police tracked down and arrested two men Jan. 16 after the pair allegedly fled the scene following an aggravated robbery at the Heritage Inn, 2850 I-10 East in Beaumont.

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Fatal shooting near Evadale

Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff's Office are currently investigating a fatal shooting near Evadale Jan. 16, according to media reports and the sheriff's office. 

There are few details at this time, and the sheriff's office is not yet releasing information but confirmed the shooting. More information will be forthcoming as it becomes available. 

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Police find body in burning vehicle, arrest Beaumont man for murder

A local man is behind bars charged with murder after police discovered the remains of a 23-year-old Beaumont resident in a burning vehicle Jan. 14, reports Beaumont Police Department Officer Carol Riley.

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