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Rachel Kersey

Beaumont Enterprise

Beaumont, TX, United States

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7 Questions With ... the bloggers of 409Family

It started with Sutton’s quest to build a community of friends and Truncalli’s realization that the “boring” Beaumont she always thought existed was actually only a myth. The two stay-at-home moms, who met when their children attended school together, hi-five each other as they meditated on the teamwork they’ve cultivated over the past three months and answered our seven questions: Q: What made… → Read More

Port Arthur citizen group presses for return to plurality voting

Port Arthur residents again are asking the city council to consider a change from a... → Read More

Beaumont releases more information about candidates to replace former City Manager Kyle Hayes

The city of Beaumont has released more information about three people vying to serve as... → Read More

Orange old city hall to be converted to museum

Historic city hall in Orange, Tx to be converted to museum → Read More

Beaumont celebrates Juneteenth

Beaumont's Juneteenth celebration featured live music, food vendors and more. → Read More

Legacy Community Development Corporation offers $4.8 million in rental and utilities assistance

The median home rent prices continue to increase across the U.S., according to a report from Relator.com coldsnowstorm/Getty Images Legacy Community Development Corporation’s Port Arthur Branch is offering residents assistance with rent and utilities. Jefferson County has $4.8 million to aid with overdue housing fees. Income limits apply. With the permission of residents, landlords may apply on… → Read More

Beaumont city council to interview candidates for city manager

“I believe we're going to be interviewing city manager candidates next week,” Ward 2 Council member Mike Getz said Friday. “This is down to three and hopefully there'll be a selection shortly thereafter.” Getz believes it is possible for the council to announce a new city manager in as soon as the next few weeks. The interviews and deliberations will take place in closed executive session at 10… → Read More

Texas Oncology, Christus St. Elizabeth break ground on new cancer clinic in Beaumont

By spring 2023, Beaumont is set to have a new state of the art cancer care center. → Read More

Don't miss Beaumont's Juneteenth events

Tuesday was the first day of a week of Juneteenth-themed events. → Read More

Beaumont's first municipal management district could make way for development at Dowlen, Delaware and Gladys by Sam Yager Incorporated

Since February 2017, the city has been laying the groundwork for its first municipal management district for a 365-acre tract at the confluence of Dowlen Road, Gladys Avenue, and Delaware Street. Sam Yager III, president of Houston-based land development group Sam Yager Incorporated, on Tuesday spoke to the City Council about the his company's plans to work with the city to find development that… → Read More

COVID cases increase 18-fold in Beaumont since early April, health experts cite Memorial Day, prom, graduations and unvaccinated individuals

“COVID hasn’t left,” said Beaumont Public Health director Kenneth Coleman. “It’s still here. And we still want people to be mindful of that.” Between Monday and Tuesday in Port Arthur, there were 65 reported cases. The Beaumont Public Health Department reported 54 cases in Beaumont on Monday alone. On Tuesday, the city logged 83 new cases. “Let me just give you some numbers,” Coleman said on… → Read More

Orange County man pleading guilty to drug trafficking, firearms offenses after high-speed chase

After a high-speed chase through Orange County, a Bridge City man is pleading guilty to... → Read More

Family medicine doctor William James Pickering shares concerns for local men’s health

No matter the age, most men don't go to the doctor until something is seriously wrong. → Read More

Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce announces candidates for President/CEO position

Beaumont could soon have a new leader for its Chamber of Commerce. → Read More

Early voting totals show Bartie leads Batiste in runoff race for Port Arthur mayor

Port Arthur incumbent mayor Thurman "Bill" Bartie faced off against challenger Floyd Batiste, who is the former Director of the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation. They debated at Bruno's Italian Kitchen. by Rachel Kersey The polls have closed for the runoff election between incumbent Thurman “Bill” Bartie and Floyd Batiste for the mayor of Port Arthur. Early voting totals show Bartie… → Read More

Jefferson County needs to get new voting machines by November to comply with state law, get grant funding

Jefferson County will soon get new voting machines to comply with state law. → Read More

Saturday's the last day to decide Port Arthur's mayor

More than 2,000 people turned out for early voting, with 1,816 voting at in-person locations and 330 voting by mail. However, the county is still receiving mail ballots daily and will be accepting them until 5:00 p.m. Monday after the election. “We think the turnout has been good, especially on Friday, and so we're pleased about that,” said County Clerk Laurie Leister. “We also had sent out a… → Read More

Check out 9 hazard mitigation projects Hardin Co. is submitting for possible FEMA funding

Hardin County residents could see new generators, elevated homes and other hazard... → Read More

Beaumont 4 YO dies of gunshot wounds

Modern LED light bar on police cruiser flashing red and blue emergency lights.avid_creative, Contributor / Getty Images Beaumont police have identified a 4-year-old who died of appararent self-inflicted gunshot wounds Wednesday evening. Anthony James Madrid shot himself around 9:30 p.m. after finding a gun in the house, according to the Beaumont Police Department. When officers arrived to the… → Read More

Beaumont seeking COVID relief grant funding for operations at municipal airport

“It’s COVID funding to backfill operations,” said Interim City Manager Chris Boone. “In the big scheme of things, it’s not very much, but it will just help for operational costs.” The city is planning to use the money to reimburse airport costs related to operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services and combating the spread of pathogens. But to be sure the city meets the… → Read More