Mardi Gras Southeast Texas Returns to Doggett Ford Park
Three-day celebration features parades, free parking, and discounted float positions for participants
Frodo the Kitten Awaits Adoption at Beaumont Animal Care
Beaumont Police Investigate College Street Stabbing
Crime
Beaumont Council Member Accused in Hit-and-Run After Ethics Crackdown
LaDonna Sherwood, who recently led censure of fellow council members, now faces investigation over alleged incident at downtown political event.

Beaumont man indicted for kidnapping, assault after SWAT standoff
Suspect allegedly pulled woman into car at gunpoint before standoff with police
Beaumont City Council Member Denies Role in Hit-and-Run
Witnesses claim LaDonna Sherwood may have been involved in a parking lot incident, but she maintains her innocence.
Lifestyle
Rush-Hour Traffic Slows on Beaumont Highways
Moderate to heavy congestion reported on I-10 and US 69 during evening commute

Northbound U.S. 69 in Beaumont sees evening traffic buildup
Drivers should avoid congested areas between West Florida Street and South Fourth Street
Texas takes over school districts with low-income, minority students
State accountability system triggers takeovers based on poor test scores, raising concerns about equity