Crime
Correctional Officer Sentenced to 10 Years for Smuggling Meth into Federal Prison
Martel Devante Gilliam pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine at the Beaumont federal facility.
House Fire Near Beaumont Port Appears Total Loss
Witnesses report seeing person walking away from scene
Man indicted, arrested in 2021 fatal shooting at Orange apartment complex
Trennis Termaine Chargois Jr. charged with murder in 2021 killing of John Wolford Flanagan
Travel
Beaumont Traffic Sees Mixed Conditions on Major Highways
US 69 southbound crawls, while I-10 westbound moves smoother than usual
Fatal Crash and Sign Damage Shut Down I-10 Travel on Purple Heart Bridge
Eastbound and westbound lanes closed as authorities respond to multiple incidents on the interstate
Beaumont Traffic Eases, With Brief Delays on I-10 and U.S. 69
TxDOT reports lighter-than-normal Friday traffic in the area, with minor slowdowns in certain spots.
Politics
Texas Lawmakers Form Bipartisan Interfaith Caucus
State Reps. Suleman Lalani and Christian Manuel lead new group to combat religious discrimination
Beaumont Veterans Question U.S. Strikes on Iran
Local veterans share their military experiences and concerns about the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Collins wins Democratic primary for Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2
Benjamin "Ben" Collins Sr. secures the Democratic nomination for a third term, setting up a November contest against Republican Joe Evans Jr.
Lifestyle
Beaumont Highways See Evening Rush Hour Congestion
Drivers face delays on Interstate 10 and U.S. 69 during evening commute.
Texas Restricts SNAP Purchases of Candy and Soda
New law limits what can be bought with food assistance benefits.
Beaumont City Council Seeks to Expand Animal Care Committee
The council aims to improve the city's animal shelter by increasing the size and responsibilities of the advisory committee.
Health
Beaumont restaurants mostly earn A grades on health inspections
Inspectors cite cleanliness, labeling and maintenance issues at some establishments
Beaumont Warns Residents After 2 Rabid Bats Found
Beaumont Animal Care urges caution as bat mating season approaches.
National study aims to reduce cancer deaths among Black women
Black women scientists lead effort to understand disparities and improve outcomes
