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Pistol discharges after being dropped, strikes individual through wall

On Monday October 19, 2015, at 10:44 a.m., Beaumont police officers were dispatched to the Advanced Cardiovascular Center at 755 N.

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Five-vehicle crash sends nine to hospital

On Sunday, October 18, 2015, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a five-vehicle crash occurred on US 69 at Oil Field Road in Hardin County. The collision sent nine people to area hospitals.

According to Trooper Stephanie Davis, since all occupants of the multiple-vehicle crash were transported to receive medical attention, the specific details of the incident are unclear. Troopers believe the initial crash was a head-on collision between a Mercedes and a Nissan, and three other vehicles crashed into those two.

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Beaumont fires deliberately set

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Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at 9:30 a.m., Beaumont Fire Rescue responded to a report of a house fire at 2197 Rusk. According to Captain Brad Penisson, when firefighters arrived, they found a vacant duplex engulfed in flames. Firefighters were able to quickly control the blaze with no injuries, and it was determined the fire was deliberately set.

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Animal attack: Vidor boy fatally injured in vicious dog attack

A five-year-old Vidor boy was tragically killed as the result of a vicious dog attack over the weekend, the Orange County Sheriff's Office reports.

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Portion of Rosedale Drive to close temporarily

Effective Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 7 a.m., Rosedale Drive between Old Dowlen Road and Eastex Freeway will be closed to traffic until Friday, October 23, 2015 at 5 p.m. for the installation of a new sewer line.

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More and more area teens, adults being injured and killed in ATV wrecks

Sgt. Kevin Tate of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and Dwight King

All-terrain vehicles are designed for off-road use, but large numbers of people take their ATVs on public roads, where they are generally prohibited. And the consequences can be tragic.

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Touch-A-Truck this Saturday

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Touch-A-Truck, a community event offering children of all ages a chance to meet their community helpers and touch, climb, explore and ask questions about their favorite truck or vehicle, is this Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Beaumont Children’s Museum will have more than 25 vehicles for exploration, and the museum will be open with admission included, all for one price. General admission is $10 per person, with a $40 family maximum; member admission is $5 per person, with a $20 family maximum.

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NFL Pro Bowler, area cheerleaders rally support for the United Way

Tonya Martin, Terry Matthews, Robert Salazar, Ricky Lanclos, Yolanda Jimenez, Re

The United Way held a campaign kickoff event Thursday, Oct.

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Rao's police discount has backed heroes in blue for 18 years

For nearly two decades, Rao’s Bakery has been giving on-duty law enforcement personnel a sweet discount for their even sweeter treats.

Jake Tortorice, owner of Rao’s, says the discount, which hasn’t necessarily been advertised since its inception, is important for our community.

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King of Texas Renaissance Festival visits Beaumont

The king of the Texas Renaissance Festival visited Beaumont Thursday, Oct. 15, to promote the 60-acre Renaissance faire in Todd Mission, Texas, stopping by The Examiner's office and even posing for a photo op in front of the Tyrrell Historical Library downtown.

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