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Family ties to the Alamo; friends through the ages

Maddie Sims

Monday, May 11, 2026

The Alamo commemorated the 190th anniversary of The Battle of The Alamo on March 6 of this year, and many of its descendants attended the event. However, one such Southeast Texas descendent learned just how much his family history and close friends are tied together.

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Man killed in auto-pedestrian crash

News Staff

Thursday, May 7, 2026

A male pedestrian was struck and killed April 28, according to the Beaumont Police Department (BPD).Officers were called to the intersection of Calder Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway around 10:45 p.m.

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Heinicke appointed health services director

News Staff

Thursday, May 7, 2026

April 28, the Hardin County Commissioners Court appointed Whitney Heinicke to lead Hardin County Health Services, effective May 4.County Judge Wayne McDaniel introduced Heinicke’s appointment, saying the job was posted April 6 and two candidates were interviewed.

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Two motorcyclists killed within days

News Staff

Thursday, May 7, 2026

In a three-day span, two Southeast Texas motorcyclists have died, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reported.May 2, Ryan Walter, 42, of Nederland, was pronounced dead at the scene by a justice of the peace following a crash that happened at about 3:48 p.m.

EDITORIAL: Send Ken Paxton to the United States Senate — we are flat out of time

News Staff

Thursday, May 7, 2026

This is not a drill. This is not another election cycle where we hold our nose, pull the same lever out of habit, and pray things somehow get better. They won’t. Not this way.

Haynes

City cites policy violations in executive’s termination

Barbara Davis

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

The city of Beaumont has confirmed that, on Friday, April 24, Interim Economic Development Manager and Assistant to the City Manager Miles Haynes’ employment with the city was terminated.

Bordages (before), Bordages (arrested), Bordages (now)

Systemic mental health failures exposed in real time

Barbara Davis

Monday, May 4, 2026

As April, widely recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, draws to a close, Southeast Texas finds itself at a crossroads. In Beaumont, construction crews are putting the finishing touches on a $70 million expansion aimed at transforming access to mental health care right on College Street.

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Man struck and killed in Orange

News Staff

Monday, May 4, 2026

April 23, a man was struck and killed by a vehicle in Orange, according to the Orange Police Department. Officers were called to the 1900 block of MacArthur Drive about 5:52 a.m.Upon arrival, officers located Dale Rose II, 59, of Bulverde.

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Room dedicated to fallen deputy

News Staff

Monday, May 4, 2026

The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office held a dedication ceremony April 22 for a conference room now named in honor of Deputy Lesley Jo Wade, according to Sheriff Chuck Havard.Wade, 24, died in an off-duty auto collision Dec. 27, 2024.

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Pedestrian killed in crash

News Staff

Monday, May 4, 2026

April 28, at approximately 10:46 p.m., Beaumont Police Department (BPD) officers responded to the 400 block of MLK in reference to an auto-pedestrian crash. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased male in the roadway.

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