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The News

Body of drowning victim recovered from Neches River

The body of a woman who drowned in the Neches River afternoon has been recovered.

Obituary: James J. Cunningham

James J. Cunningham of Sour Lake passed away Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Jim was 88 years young.

Back to School Bash at Buckner

First grader Jacob Noel explores a backpack full of supplies

Thursday, Aug. 20, the folks at Buckner Children’s Village threw one last hoorah before school resumes.

BPD carnival draws thousands downtown

Torrential downpour, thunderclaps and lightning blasts didn’t scare off thousands of visitors looking to enjoy a fun-filled day hosted by the Beaumont Police Department on Saturday, Aug. 22.

Beaumont police offer back-to-school safety tips

School is back in session, and the Beaumont Police Department is offering some back-to-school safety tips meant to keep students safe.

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