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Lamar University shows off campus upgrades
BEAUMONT, Texas — Tomorrow is back to class for students at Lamar University, and cardinals will start their semester with newly renovated spaces across campus. "I'm really excited to do this it's my last semester," said Jaelan Sherman. Sherman lives and works on campus, so she's had the opportunity...
Jasper County is getting two new health clinics
JASPER, Texas — The Jasper hospital district is getting two new clinics that will serve the needs of the county. The two clinics will be in Jasper and Brookeland. The Jasper Hospital District Board tells 12News that more health care options are desperately needed to meet the need of the community.
Former Beaumont ISD Superintendent Dr. John Frossard dies
BEAUMONT, Texas — Former Beaumont Independent School District Superintendent Dr. John Frossard died in June of this year, according to the school district. Dr. Frossard served as the district's superintendent for four years, according to BISD Superintendent Dr. Shannon Allen. "He was not only a dedicated leader, but also...
Man indicted on first-degree felony for knowingly trafficking a minor
BEAUMONT, Texas — A man has been indicted on a first-degree felony for trafficking a minor, according to a probable cause affidavit. Damon Dewayne Porter, 50, was indicted on Wednesday for knowingly trafficking, transporting, enticing and recruiting a minor. On Friday, June 21, 2024 at around 7 p.m., police...
Downtown Beaumont businesses frustrated by barriers around Gilbert Building
BEAUMONT, Texas — More than two months after the historic Gilbert Building burned, downtown business owners say they're losing money and customers. Beaumont City Council gave the building's owner, Tom Flanagan, until November 1 to tear down parts of the interior. But in the mean time dozens of barriers blocking the unsafe building are impacting nearby businesses.
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