NSU seeks sixth straight Southland victory

8 February 2012, 2:00 am

BEAUMONT, Texas -- Something has to give Wednesday night at the Montagne Center when Northwestern State and Lamar, both riding winning streaks, collide in a key 7 p.m. Southland Conference men's basketball game.... Read More »

Beaumont police announce 1982 death of girl closed

7 February 2012, 10:41 pm

Beaumont police announce 1982 death of girl closed BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — Police say a suspect in the 1982 hit-and-run death of a 5-year-old Southeast Texas girl as she played in her yard has died and the case is closed. Police say Loup matched a witness description of the driver, he owned a brown... Read More »

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7 February 2012, 11:32 am

Tips from the public have helped investigators identify and charge the so called “Tall, Dark and Handsome Bandit.” Now the FBI needs your help in locating fugitive John “Steven” Stark.... Read More »

Conn’s, Inc. Reports Retail Segment Net Sales Results for the Quarter Ended January 31, 2012

7 February 2012, 4:14 am

BEAUMONT, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Conn’s, Inc. (NASDAQ: CONN), a specialty retailer of consumer electronics, home appliances, furniture, mattresses, computers and lawn and garden products, today announced its retail segment net sales results for the quarter ended January 31, 2012. Retail segment n... Read More »

Legacy Christian Academy Hires Former Professional Baseball Scout

7 February 2012, 1:01 am

BEAUMONT, TEXAS – February 6, 2012. Legacy Christian Academy proudly announces the addition of Chris Fackler to its coaching staff. Chris will be the Head Baseball Coach, starting immediately.... Read More »

Lamar powers past UTSA 80-66

4 February 2012, 2:42 pm

BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — Brandon Davis scored 23 points Saturday, leading four Lamar players in double figures, and the Cardinals defeated UTSA 80-66.... Read More »

Man pleads guilty to child porn

2 February 2012, 2:00 am

BEAUMONT, Texas – From U.S. Attorney's Office - A 31-year-old Port Arthur, Texas man has pleaded guilty to child pornography violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.... Read More »

The ODC Diagnostic Imaging Center Celebrates Grand Opening

31 January 2012, 12:08 pm

BEAUMONT, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The ODC (Outpatient Diagnostic Center) celebrates its official grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony at its 8,300-square-foot imaging facility at 3405 College Street at 2 p.m. on Feb. 1, 2012.... Read More »

Beaumont played host to Miss Texas pageant in 1961

30 January 2012, 8:03 pm

Beaumont played host to Miss Texas pageant in 1961 Beaumont Enterprise Copyright 2012 Beaumont Enterprise. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 10:01 a.m., Monday, January 30, 2012 In August of 1961, the pageant was held in Beaumo... Read More »

68 years later, WWII veteran recalls Normandy

30 January 2012, 9:01 am

BEAUMONT, Texas — Victor Lee Mackool’s life has swung a wide arc from the World War II European Theater — where he survived savage fighting and witnessed the horrors of a Nazi concentration camp — to big band singing and a successful career in business.... Read More »