The Examiner

22/11/2024

Beaumont's annual Tree Ceremony returns Dec. 4 with dazzling drones, live music, holiday fun, and community spirit!

Despite Hallmark Channel hosting holiday movies before Memorial Day and department stores shelving Christmas items in July, the true season begins Wednesday, Dec.

21/11/2024

STATEMENT FROM VIDOR ISD

"Vidor ISD is aware of an ongoing investigation by the Vidor Police Department involving a former district employee. Vidor ISD will fully cooperate with the Vidor Police Department and provide any information necessary to assist in their investigation. As this is an active investigation, any questions or requests for additional information can be directed to the Vidor Police Department," stated Bryan Brassard, VISD communication relations coordinator.

21/11/2024

Check out our complete list of this week's local live performances throughout Southeast Texas, featuring performances by Usher, Dwight Yoakam, and more.

Bullfish (Orangefield)Thurs., Nov. 21: Blake StickerSat., Nov. 23: Hard Luck Kings Camp Margaritaville (Crystal Beach)

21/11/2024

https://www.dps.texas.gov/news/psc-selects-freeman-f-martin-new-dps-director

AUSTIN—Today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces that Senior Deputy Director Freeman F. Martin has been selected to serve as the department's fourteenth Director. Martin is the first Texas Ranger to ascend to the position. On August 23, DPS Director Steven C. McCraw announced hi...

21/11/2024

https://www.utsystem.edu/news/2024/11/20/ut-system-regents-greatly-expand-affordability-and-access-texans-through-promise-plus-program

Today, the University of Texas System Board of Regents’ Academic Affairs Committee gave preliminary approval to provide UT undergraduates attending any of its nine academic institutions, whose families have an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $100,000 or less, with tuition free education, beginning ...

12/11/2024

The Toadies will perform in Beaumont for the first time since 2012 with a March 2025 concert date at The Roxy Event Center and Music Hall

Popular Fort Worth alternative rock act The Toadies will return to Beaumont for the first time since 2008 to perform at The Roxy Event Center & Music Hall on Saturday, March 1, at 7 p.m.

07/11/2024

https://www.theexaminer.com/news/new-chapter-leadership-mary-hammon-retires-executive-director-workforce-solutions-setx

After many years of dedicated service, Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas Executive Director Mary Hammon, will be retiring at the end of November.

04/11/2024

Three men indicted for the murder of Ebonie Gilbert, captured on her Ring camera, after a botched auto burglary.

Oct. 30, three men were indicted for what investigators believe was a murder committed to cover a botched auto burglary.

04/11/2024

Check out just a few of our photos from the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce Spindletop Award Dinner at the Beaumont Civic Center. See even more photos: https://www.theexaminer.com/entertainment-out-about/photos-greater-beaumont-chamber-commerce-spindletop-award-dinner

29/10/2024

Billy Lynn Woolley, accused of multiple assaults, secures his release on house arrest after posting a $400,000 cash bond.

After 565 days in the custody of Jefferson County Correctional Facility staff, Billy Lynn Woolley found himself a free man thanks to the presentation of $400,000 in cashier’s checks paid to bail ou

28/10/2024

Check out just a few of our photos from the Lamar University 2024 Homecoming at the Montagne Center. See even more photos: https://www.theexaminer.com/entertainment-out-about/photos-lamar-university-football-homecoming-2024

28/10/2024

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas – St. Elizabeth is hosting a free Trunk-or-Treat event Oct. 29 with candy, games, and costumes for all.

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas – St. Elizabeth is inviting the community to its first ever Trunk-or-Treat event Oct. 29.

24/10/2024

Check out our complete list of this week's local live performances throughout Southeast Texas, featuring performances by Sabrina Carpenter, Cody Johnson, and more.

Bullfish (Orangefield)Thurs., Oct. 24: Brian Racca Jr.Sat., Oct. 26: Tyler Dozier Camp Margaritaville (Crystal Beach)

22/10/2024

TALLIES FOR FIRST DAY OF EARLY VOTING REPORTED

In Jefferson, Hardin and Orange counties, election officials reported that more than 15,800 registered voters cast ballots in person on the first day of early voting on Oct. 21 for the Nov. 5 general election.
Jefferson County Election Manager Aaron Kelley reported 9,271 voters cast ballots in person. Orange County stated 3,240 people voted early and Hardin County had 3,311.
As for mail-in ballot tallies on Monday, Kelley said his office received 2,049, Orange County received 628 and Hardin County got
241.
Early voting ends Nov. 1.
According to election officials, Jefferson County has 147,718 registered voter, Orange County has 56,303 and Hardin County's number is at 43,127.

20/10/2024

Early voting for the November 5 general election starts on Monday, October 21, and runs through November 1.
https://www.theexaminer.com/news/early-voting-begins-oct-21-november-general-election

19/10/2024

Two suspects attempted to burglarize an ATM using a stolen radio station van in Evadale on October 9.
https://www.theexaminer.com/crime/suspects-use-stolen-radio-station-van-burglarize-atm

18/10/2024

Kevin and Michael Bacon kick off Lutcher Theater's season with their unique blend of American roots music on October 19.

The Bacon Brothers may be bound together by blood and a mutual love of American roots music, but they’ve grown into sharp songwriters and cinematic storytellers with their own distinct approaches.

18/10/2024

Experience Beaumont's "Museum Madness" weekend with free, family-friendly Halloween events and activities from Oct. 17-20!

Halloween season is such a fun time of year for all ages involved. Who doesn’t like decorating pumpkins to go along with spooky decorations?