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R’Bonney Gabriel, of Houston, made history as the first Filipina American to be named Miss Universe during the 71st pageant held Jan. 14 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

R’Bonney Gabriel, of Houston, made history as the first Filipina American to be named Miss Universe during the 71st pageant held Jan. 14 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Miss Universe, daughter of Beaumont mother

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R’Bonney Gabriel, of Houston, made history as the first Filipina American to be named Miss Universe during the 71st pageant held Jan. 14 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Beaumont Police Department swears in new recruits and promotes from within.

Beaumont Police Department swears in new recruits and promotes from within.

BPD welcomes new recruits, promotes from within

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Beaumont Police Department hosted an Appreciation and Swearing In Ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at The Event Centre, naming eight individuals for their achievements.

Beaumont City Hall

Beaumont City Hall

City Council offers employee windfall

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Beaumont city councilors have scheduled a vote to offer the city attorney, city clerk and city magistrate $20,500 checks for the “purpose of (their) choice,” alo

Ice covering highways makes for hazardous transport.

Ice covering highways makes for hazardous transport.

Ice over roads spurs major traffic incidents

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Officials are urging motorists to stay off the roads unless extremely necessary, Jefferson County spokesperson Allison Getz announced just before 10 a.m. on Feb. 16.