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Beaumont, Texas · Beaumont

Galveston County Double Homicide Suspect Dies in Beaumont Chase

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GILCHRIST, Texas (KIAH) – A man suspected in a double homicide in Gilchrist died by suicide early Saturday after leading authorities on a multi-county chase that ended in Beaumont, according to law enforcement. The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a shots fired call around 11:30 p.m. Friday, May 30, in the 900 block of Kirkpatrick Road on Bolivar Peninsula. When deputies arrived, they found a man and a woman dead outs…See the Story

Beaumont, Texas · Beaumont

Grand reopening of Riverfront Park set for June 12

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The grand reopening of Riverfront Park in downtown Beaumont is just around the bend.The grand reopening is set for 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 12.Hurricane HarvRead Article

Port Arthur, Texas · Port Arthur

Energy Department Approves Non-FTA LNG Exports From Texas Project

The Energy Department last week approved a final authorization for liquefied natural gas exports to non-free trade agreement countries from the Port Arthur LNG Phase II energy project in Texas. The agency said this is the Trump administration's first final...See the Story

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Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 Marks Resumption of Federal Permitting

'This is the first final LNG export approval under President Trump's leadership and marks another step in restoring regular order to LNG export permitting'...Donald Trump · Port ArthurRead Article

VA Houston Healthcare System to spend $31 Million to occupy 66,612 square feet of space in Beaumont Texas.

Beaumont, Texas — According to state and local development sources, VA Houston Healthcare System plans to invest $31 Million to build out 66,612 square feet of new space in Beaumont. The company plans to occupy the new space at 3295 College in Beaumont, on or about February 1, 2027. According to the company website VA Houston Healthcare System provides health care services to Veterans at 13 locations in southeast Texas. The VA Houston Healthcare…Beaumont, Texas · BeaumontRead Article

Beaumont’s crime crisis heats up in time for summer

Grappling with a wave of gun violence that has left neighborhoods throughout Beaumont shaken and shell-shocked, overburdened law enforcement and detention centers are stretched to their limits.Gun Violence · BeaumontRead Article

Texas man pleads guilty to DWI-3rd and Vehicular Homicide | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Last week, Joshua Cannon of 136 7th Ave. Nederland, TX, age 36, pled guilty to Vehicular Homicide and DWI 3rd Offense. Cannon was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Adam Koenig, and presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge Steven Tureau. This crash ultimately claimed the life of 23-year-old Jaranisha Carter of Prairieville. On October 24, 2023, Louisiana State Police Troopers were dispatched to the area of I-10 Eastbound near mi…Nederland, Texas · NederlandRead Article

Beaumont SUV crash leaves 8 people with serious injuries #NorthCanada #CDNNews #YukonNews

Police say the injuries were severe, including broken femurs, compound fractures, fractured skulls, and broken arms. BEAUMONT, Texas — An SUV carrying eight people crashed into a tree early Saturday morning, leaving several passengers and the driver with serious injuries, according to Beaumont police. The major crash happened around 2:16 a.m. in the 4400 block of Concord Road.  Investigators say a silver Yukon went off-road at Redwood Street an…Beaumont, Texas · BeaumontRead Article

Man connected to double homicide in on Bolivar Peninsula killed in Beaumont, deputies said

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A man allegedly connected to a double homicide on Bolivar Peninsula killed himself during a standoff in Beaumont, deputies said.Beaumont, Texas · BeaumontRead Article

Groves Police Department clarifies Golf Cart ordinance

GROVES — A post by Groves Police Department has some residents concerned after the police department clarified that golf carts are not street legal in Groves, also not legal are ATV/ 4-Wheelers, mini bikes and dirt bikes. The post made on the Groves PD Facebook page was also clarified at the city council meeting during a presentation by City Marshal Christopher Robin.  The notice was not made due to a particular incident that occurred.  “In this…Golf · Port ArthurRead Article

Port Arthur Tax office to close temporarily

The Port Arthur Tax Office located in the Jefferson County Sub-Courthouse will be temporarily closed from Monday, June 2, until Friday, Aug 29, due to staffing challenges.    According to the Jefferson County Tax Office the closure is to streamline efficiency and to prepare for House Bill 718, the Mid-County and Beaumont branches will serve the general public, Automobile Dealers, and financial institutions at the following locations:   1) Jeffer…Port Arthur, Texas · Port ArthurRead Article

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