Marilyn Tennissen
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Were you 'Seen' at Mid-County Madness?
Our cameras were at Mid-County Madness. Did we see you there? → Read More
City mulls future of downtown Beaumont's main library
Talks about the future of the facility began in October 2014, when the city announced plans to construct an electronic library next to a new Best Years Senior Center at the Event Center. Ames said it would take about half a million dollars to update the current building, which was built in 1974 and encompasses 33,000 square feet. According to the city's most recent budget, the total annual cost… → Read More
Beaumont council paves way for Uber service
The Beaumont City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve changes to the city ordinance that will allow services like Uber and Lyft to operate in the city. Services like Uber, known as transportation network companies, allow people to use smartphone applications to book and pay for a private car service. → Read More
UIL, others address risk, seriousness of cheerleading injuries
New research finds that though overall injury rates for cheerleading are lower than for most other high school activities, the injuries cheerleaders do sustain tend to be more serious. [...] the University Interscholastic League, which sanctions high school sports, is considering designating cheerleading as a sport, thereby making it subject to the body's standardized safety and training… → Read More
Hazardous swing bridge on Texas 124 near Bolivar led to sturdier replacement
Recent storms have Bolivar Peninsula residents turning to the state transportation agency for help with the flooding and erosion of Texas 87 and Texas 124 near High Island. Construction began on a new bridge over the canal in 1975, "after a delegation of area officials and residents marched on the highway department in Austin office with a petition bearing thousands of local signatures calling… → Read More
Officials search for solution to flooding on Texas 87 on Bolivar
The problem of water, sand and debris covering the road where Texas 87 meets Texas 124 near High Island has persisted for years, but a permanent solution may be closer than ever. In November, Texas voters passed a proposition that opens the way for billions of sales and auto tax dollars to be used for highway projects like the one on the Bolivar Peninsula. To start, the Texas Department of… → Read More
Gusher Marathon organizers create Roughneck Fitness Challenge
The word "roughneck" brings to mind tough, strong, grease-covered workers hauling heavy loads, swinging mallets and pulling chains on an oil well drilling site. Amie James, Gusher Marathon organizer, said the Roughneck event will include unconventional activities that will be more "real world" than "gym style," like carrying heavy objects or climbing ropes. The Gusher Marathon will be held Feb.… → Read More
Despite common myth, poinsettias are not poisonous
[...] the fear of the vibrant red plant is unfounded, according to an expert at the area's poison control center. The milky white sap can be irritating to skin and eyes, but the plant is not an extremely toxic plant. The confusion over the holiday favorite goes back to World War I, when in 1919 the 2-year-old child of a U.S. Army officer died without explanation. A study by Ohio State University… → Read More
Ex-owner of Beaumont's soccer team accused of scam
The former owner of a now-defunct Beaumont indoor soccer team is facing multiple federal charges on allegations that he swindled millions from investors. The Florida man was introduced to Southeast Texas as the new owner of the Texas Strikers indoor soccer team in summer 2014. According to a complaint filed Dec. 10, the company claimed to be the "largest publicly traded diversified portfolio of… → Read More
Salvation Army distributes toys to families tin need
The 37-year-old mother has four children, ages 18, 5, 4 and 2, and says the donated gifts will make her children's Christmas bright. The Salvation Army wasn't only giving presents Thursday, the organization was also on the receiving end of some Christmas gifts as employees from H-E-B grocery stores presented it with a monetary donation and a set of pots and pans that can be used to prepare food… → Read More
Stark Museum expands with education wing, library
Ground will be broken today for the Stark Museum Library and Archive and Art Education Wing, a 15,000- square-foot, two-story building adjacent to the art museum. The education wing will be housed on the first floor of the new building and will include two fully equipped studios, a multipurpose room, a gallery space and a kiln. → Read More
BPD K-9 unit involved in a fender-bender with BISD van
No injuries were reported in a collision Monday between a police car and a school vehicle. Officials say at around 2:51 p.m. a Beaumont Police K-9 unit struck the rear of a box van owned by the Beaumont Independent School District. The collision occurred at Corley Avenue and Fourth Street in Beaumont. A spokesman for the police department said there was no damage to the vehicle, the officer or… → Read More
New 'Janis' documentary doesn't get local screenplay
Local musician Greg Landry, 51, who grew up listening to Joplin's music on the radio, said he thinks fans would come to Beaumont from all over the area to see "Janis." The decision on where to screen a movie is based on expected ticket sales, according to the company handling the release of "Little Girl Blue." Distributors look at per-theater gross, rather than total box office, according to an… → Read More
Ordinance signals Beaumont's interest in Uber
Current city regulations make it illegal for companies like Uber, Lyft and Sidecar to provide service here because they are not licensed taxi companies and the drivers use their own private vehicles. "The city administration is very much in favor of transportation network companies," Hayes said. Hayes said the city could leave the taxi ordinance as it is and add separate requirements for… → Read More
Women leading Jefferson Co. DA divisions mirror statewide trend
The weight and weightiness of the work of a district attorney's office defy TV-scripted stereotypes. Violent criminals must be prosecuted, civil cases must be litigated, domestic crimes must be seen through. In Jefferson County, those responsibilities fall on the shoulders of three women who head the criminal, civil and family law divisions of the DA's office. Heading departments are Kathleen… → Read More
Beaumont council to focus on Uber during workshop
Uber, the ride-sharing service whose possible entry into Beaumont has provoked positive and negative reactions, will be the subject of a City Council workshop session Tuesday. Under the current city ordinance, it is illegal to give passengers a ride in a private vehicle that is not a licensed taxi cab. Last week, Ward 2 Councilman Mike Getz started a dialogue on social media after residents… → Read More
Port Neches man dies in collision
According to the Port Neches Police Department, David Foster Henry, 63, of Port Neches, was driving eastbound on Spur 136 in a 2015 Toyota Tacoma pickup. At around 7:50 a.m., Henry's truck reportedly crossed the center lane in the 2700 block and struck a 2006 Ford tow truck traveling westbound. → Read More
Councilman wants to lure Uber to Beaumont
A Beaumont councilman wants to change the city's taxi ordinance in hopes of attracting Uber, the ride-sharing service currently undecided about plans here. Currently, transporting paying passengers in a private vehicle - rather than a commercial taxi - is not legal in Beaumont. Getz - like many other area residents - said he recently saw an Uber mapping truck on his street and was hopeful the… → Read More
Lamar seeks donations on Giving Tuesday
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday come and gone, Americans are being asked to reach into their wallets one more time today and donate to their favorite charities. The BBB Wise Giving Alliance evaluates charities by looking at 20 different factors, including finances, overhead, governance, effectiveness and fundraising practices. First announced in October 2012, Giving Tuesday was created as a… → Read More
Uber: No plans to come to Beaumont
A Beaumont police officer even told the Enterprise he had downloaded the Uber mobile application and saw a car was in town ready to pick up passengers. Photos taken by Beaumont residents and posted to social media do show the mapping cameras mounted atop the elusive Uber vehicle. "In June, Uber acquired a subset of Microsoft Maps business, and imagery collection technology was included as part… → Read More