🌱 How to claim a free men’s health screening in Beaumont this July
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In today's newsletter:
- How to claim a free men’s health screening in Beaumont this July
- How an 8-year sentence followed a downtown Beaumont stabbing case
- Why Jefferson County deputies urgently want this Beaumont felon back in custody
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 72.
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Gift of Life announces first Men's Health Screening initiative in Lumberton June 13th (kfdm.com) — Free men’s health screenings are coming to Beaumont on Saturday, July 25, with Gift of Life offering PSA tests, primary care checks, and physician consultations at Lamar Institute of Technology. The wider initiative starts June 13 in Lumberton and will also serve men in Orange and Port Arthur, aiming to remove barriers to preventive care across Southeast Texas. 
2. Beaumont man sentenced to 8 years in downtown stabbing case (12newsnow.com) — A Beaumont man has been sentenced to eight years in state prison after pleading guilty to stabbing another man near downtown, in the 500 block of Center Street. Beaumont police quickly arrested him, and the victim survived. The felony conviction means he can no longer legally possess a firearm, underscoring ongoing local concerns about violent crime and weapons.
3. On The Run: Beaumont fugitive wanted after police say AR-15 was found in his car (kfdm.com) — Law enforcement in Beaumont and Jefferson County are asking residents to help locate a 44-year-old Beaumont man wanted on a firearm charge as a felon. Authorities say he was previously stopped by Beaumont police with an AR-15 in his car and is now back out of jail with an active warrant. They urge anyone with information to call local tip lines and not approach him.
4. Lamar university hires USC pitching coach Sean Allen as head baseball coach (12newsnow.com) — Lamar University in Beaumont has tapped veteran USC pitching coach Sean Allen as its new head baseball coach, signaling a major investment in the Cardinals’ future. Allen brings more than two decades of experience, multiple College World Series trips, and a strong track record of developing pro-level pitchers. He’ll finish USC’s postseason run before taking over the program in Beaumont.
5. ExxonMobil Beaumont backs vote moving company HQ to Texas (beaumontenterprise.com) — Exxon Mobil, one of Beaumont’s largest employers, has won shareholder approval to move its legal home from New Jersey to Texas, aligning its incorporation with its longtime Texas headquarters. Company leaders say Texas’ business climate better fits Exxon’s goals, while some investors worry about shareholder rights. The change could influence how future corporate disputes and policies affecting Beaumont’s refinery operations are handled.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Their dog, Duke, went missing around 7pm last night. Calder highlands area! You can message me if seen or found or call/text 409-466-2071 (Nextdoor East Gladys) - ISO...
a place to board my two dogs. Looking for a place that you have personally used and had a good experience with. Thank you! (Nextdoor Wellington Place)
- Cinemark USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time Assistant Manager in Beaumont. Apply here.
- Lamar University posted a job opening for Associate Director, Student Recruitment in Beaumont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Beaumont here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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