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Abbott visits Beaumont to promote early voting

Texas Governor Greg Abbott made a visit to JW’s Patio in Beaumont Feb. 17 to discuss early voting in the 2022 election. Abbott first said one thing he loves about Southeast Texas is the energy sector, and he said he is running for re-election to “keep safe and secure our energy jobs in Texas.

Early Voting polls open through late February: March 1, 2022, Joint Republican and Democratic Primary Election

Early voting began Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, and will continue through Feb. 25, with the primary election for both the Democratic and Republican parties set for Tuesday, March 1.

State rep alleges attempted blackmail by Beaumont con woman

State Representative Joe Deshotel has made an official report with the Texas  Department of Public Safety (DPS) Rangers alleging Beaumont felon Mary Bond has embarked on a course of blackmail and extortion, threatening the elected official and others with public embarrassment and manufactured...

Commemorating "Crusading Lawyers" Johns and Willard

The Origins of Black History Month As a Harvard-trained historian, Carter G. Woodson, like W. E. B. Du Bois before him, believed that truth could not be denied and that reason would prevail over prejudice.

The Roast of Maestro Chelsea Tipton

Spindletop Rotary Club will host the Celebrity Roast of Symphony of Southeast Texas (SOST) Conductor Chelsea Tipton on Thursday, April 7, at the MCM Elegante’ Hotel from 7-9 p.m. Proceeds to benefit SOST, Some Other Place and Spindletop Rotary Club.

Live Music Feb. 17-27

Brick & Barley (Orange) Wed., Feb. 16: Layne Allen Wed., Feb. 23: Brad Brinkley Blue Martini (Golden Nugget) Fri., Feb. 18: Satellite Sat., Feb. 19: Satellite Sun. Feb. 20: Jarvis & The Gents Fri., Feb. 25: Jukebox Heroes Sat., Feb. 26: Jukebox Heroes Sun. Feb.

BPD working single-car I-10 crash

Beaumont Police Department (BPD) officers reported a single-car crash on Interstate 10 in the westbound lanes at about 10 a.m. First responders transported the driver to a local hospital with injuries that weren't life-threatening.

PHOTOS: Symphony Belle & Beau Ball

Where: Beaumont Civic Center Photos by Shelley Duke

Drug trafficker earns 11 years behind bars

A Port Arthur man was sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston Feb. 17.

Classic Movie Night at the Jefferson

It’s a special Classic Movie Night on Friday, Feb. 18, with LUTV’s production of “The Will Talk About Us – The Charlton-Pollard Story” and “The Wiz” at the Jefferson Theatre (345 Fannin St) in downtown Beaumont. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. followed by a 6 p.m. start time.