Lifestyle
Lamar University Names Building After Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan
The newly renamed Dade Phelan Building honors his contributions to the school and Southeast Texas region.
Beaumont Restaurant Inspections Reveal Mix of High Scores and Violations
Recent reports show many establishments earned A grades, but some cited for cleanliness, temperature, and sanitizer issues
Typical Morning Commute Patterns Reported in Beaumont
I-10 westbound and US 69 southbound see usual slowdowns during rush hour
Travel
Heavy Traffic Snarls Beaumont Highways During Rush Hour
Delays reported on I-10 and U.S. 69 as commuters face slowdowns.
Beaumont CVB Hosts 34th Annual Hall of Fame Awards
Event celebrates planners who chose the city as their destination for conferences and other gatherings.
Heavy Traffic Hits Beaumont Commute on I-10, U.S. 69
Congestion builds on major routes during morning rush hour with no crashes reported.
Business
Tokyo Steakhouse & Sushi Bar shifts to delivery-only model in Port Arthur
The restaurant will close its dining room and focus on online orders and takeout.
Three Contractors Burned at ExxonMobil Complex in Beaumont
Incident occurred during transport operations at the facility
Qdoba Mexican Eats Bringing Mission-Style Burritos to Beaumont
New franchise location set to open in West Park Marketplace this May.
Health
Riceland Healthcare to Open New Cancer Center in Beaumont
The new facility aims to enhance local access to comprehensive cancer care.
CHRISTUS Health announces local 2026 Children's Miracle Network Champion
12-year-old Trace White selected to represent CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System
Beaumont Hosts Successful "Be Well" Health Event
Nearly 50 local organizations participated in the free community event promoting healthy living.
Crime
Beaumont Homicide Suspect Surrenders to Police
18-year-old Charles Siggers turns himself in after a week-long manhunt
Beaumont police investigate fatal shooting
One person dead after incident on Woodrow Avenue
Southeast Texas Police Adopt AI Tools to Fight Crime
License plate readers and real-time translation tech aid law enforcement efforts
