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šŸŒ± Grand jury clears former Beaumont councilman in high-profile sign dispute case

Beaumont, Texas Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello again Beaumont! Weā€™re bringing you the latest town highlights. Donā€™t miss out, keep going! ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Grand jury clears former Beaumont councilman in high-profile sign dispute case
  • What did Gov. Abbott promise Beaumont workers about jobs and affordability?
  • What does Exxonā€™s new CO2 storage site mean near Beaumont?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 74 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 72.
  • Monday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ BREAKING: Grand jury no bills Mike Getz on robbery case in sign dispute (kfdm.com) ā€” A Jefferson County grand jury has declined to indict former Beaumont city councilman Mike Getz in a robbery case stemming from an August sign dispute on Phelan Boulevard. The case, referred by Beaumont Police, involved conflicting accounts over whether Getz pointed a gun at a demonstratorā€™s volunteer; prosecutors say the no bill means there wasnā€™t enough evidence for a robbery charge, though related matters could still be reviewed.
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ā€¢ Abbott visits Beaumont to tout Texas economy, hear concerns on health care, jobs (kfdm.com) ā€” Gov. Greg Abbottā€™s midweek stop in Beaumont spotlighted the cityā€™s role in Texasā€™ job growth while giving local workers and leaders a chance to press him on affordable health care and long-term manufacturing jobs. He emphasized keeping Texas income-tax-free and livable, while opponent Gina Hinojosa toured other East Texas cities promoting public schools and lower costs for working families.
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ā€¢ ExxonMobil wins Texas permit for Rose CCS project and launches CO2 capture at Nucor's Louisiana steel plant (energiesmedia.com) ā€” A major carbon storage project has been approved just southwest of Beaumont, with Texas regulators granting ExxonMobil a closely watched Class VI permit in Jefferson County for its Rose CO2 storage site. The project will store emissions from multiple industrial facilities via pipeline, while a related ExxonMobil carbon capture effort has begun operating at a Nucor steel plant in Louisiana, signaling a broader Gulf Coast CCS buildout.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • **October Awareness Initiatives**
    - **Breast Cancer Awareness Month**: Emphasizes the importance of early detection, educational outreach, and the provision of support for individualsā€¦ (Nextdoor N Major Dr)
  • I have been using Noack Plumbing for many years and have always been happy with prices and outcomes.
    They do both large and small jobs, which is great! (Nextdoor Estates of Fannett)
  • NOV posted a job opening for Welder in Beaumont. Apply here.
  • Beaumont Independent School District posted a job opening for Public Safety Officer in Beaumont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Beaumont here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

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  • Meth, marijuana, LSD, ketamine and more: Nederland home filled with illegal drugs (kfdm.com)
  • Matt's Mailbag: Which local volleyball teams have stood out this season? (houstonchronicle.com)
  • U.S. exports of propane reached records in the first half of 2026 (ajot.com)

Ok Beaumont! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" ā€” A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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