Bordages, right

Bordages, right

More than a year has passed since Carl Peyton and his wife became victims of felony criminal mischief at the hands of local psychologist Dr. John Walter Bordages Jr. – at least, that’s what the 2023 indictment returned by a Jefferson County grand jury alleges.
Bordages, right

Bordages, right

More than a year has passed since Carl Peyton and his wife became victims of felony criminal mischief at the hands of local psychologist Dr. John Walter Bordages Jr. – at least, that’s what the 2023 indictment returned by a Jefferson County grand jury alleges. Bordages, since that time, has made…
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Terminating “special rates” agreements with seven entities that receive city of Beaumont water although their operations are outside of the city, Beaumont Chief Financial Officer Cheryl Ray advised, would raise roughly $1.5 million in revenue moving forward. During the onset of discussion at…
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The Vidor City Council will meet on Thursday, July 11, to decide whether to limit the city’s number of 8-liner style gaming machines, which are casinostyle gaming machines traditionally used in gambling enterprises and allowed to function in Texas under terms that they are used “for entertainment…
Lee Mann and Rachael Roane

Lee Mann and Rachael Roane

WHAT: Beaumont Botanical Gardens “The Year of the Dragon” Fundraiser WHERE: BBG Garden Center Photos by Chad Cooper
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Family Services of Southeast Texas accepted a check for $4,000 from the YMBL of Southeast Texas, part of proceeds collected from the organization’s annual fundraisers. According to a rep from Family Ser- vices, the YMBL (Young Men’s Business League) is one of Beaumont’s oldest, most successful…
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A July 6 fire claimed the life of a Silsbee man, the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) reported. Sheriff Mark Davis stated that, around 10 a.m., the Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department was called to a house fire in the 2500 block of Alexander Road, north of Silsbee. When firefighters arrived…
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Wednesday, July 10, the citizen committee appointed by the city manager met to interview the now-four finalists still in contention for the position of the city’s Chief of Police. The first to be interviewed, and who is rumored to be the favorite of City Manager Kenneth Williams, was Kyra Joy…
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You can thank “dinner theater” for the verbiage, “dinner and a show.” This form of entertainment combines a quality meal with a stage play or musical. The earliest form of “dinner and a show” is likely traced by to the Middle Ages as European Christians would celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with…
Patrick Christopher

Patrick Christopher

Local comedian Jack Neil is set to home a comedy show featuring co-headliners Patrick Christopher and Lacy Lansford. A former amateur drummer turned stand-up comedian based out of San Antonio, Christopher used to rock, but now he mocks. He hosts a slew of podcasts including “Pat Out of Hell” and “…
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The Beaumont Art League will open its newest exhibit, “Lazy Days of Summer,” with an artist reception. The exhibition will feature many Southeast Texas artists creating art in all mediums including oil, acrylic, wood, and glass. It also includes a variety of wall art and multiple tabletop art that…
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Today, U.S. Reps. Randy Weber (TX-14), Brian Babin (TX-36), Troy Nehls (TX-22), Syliva Garcia (TX-29), Michael Cloud (TX-27), Lizzie Fletcher (TX-7), Al Green (TX-9), Wesley Hunt (TX-38), Morgan Luttrell (TX-8), Dan Crenshaw (TX-2), Michael McCaul (TX-10), Shelia Jackson Lee (TX-18), Lance Gooden (…
Lee Mann and Rachael Roane

Lee Mann and Rachael Roane

WHAT: Beaumont Botanical Gardens “The Year of the Dragon” Fundraiser WHERE: BBG Garden Center Photos by Chad Cooper
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You can thank “dinner theater” for the verbiage, “dinner and a show.” This form of entertainment combines a quality meal with a stage play or musical. The…
Patrick Christopher

Patrick Christopher

Local comedian Jack Neil is set to home a comedy show featuring co-headliners Patrick Christopher and Lacy Lansford. A former amateur drummer turned stand-up…
Vann, left, and Orosco

Vann, left, and Orosco

18-year-old Buna resident Cody Dwayne Vann was arrested and charged with the first-degree murder of Arthur Logan Orosco, who was found shot and deceased along…
Lockard-Furry

Lockard-Furry

Southeast Texas travel agent Mary “Emily” Lockard-Furry was arrested June 18, following a Jefferson County grand jury indictment describing a charge of theft…
Lewis

Lewis

Along with the June 18 indictment of alleged cold case murderer Terry Rose, charged with the 1999 murder of Kimberly Langwell, Jefferson County grand jurors…