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šŸŒ± Will Jefferson County back Beaumontā€™s ambitious new youth justice campus?

Hi Beaumont! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Jefferson County back Beaumontā€™s ambitious new youth justice campus?
  • What Beaumont police say they found in an Avenue H raid
  • How Beaumontā€™s new 24/7 mental health line will actually help you

Also on today's calendar: All Ages! Choose your BLACKLIGHT Squishy and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm in the afternoon, temps: high: 83, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. SETX youth campus seeks county support in Beaumont (beaumontenterprise.com) ā€” A Beaumont nonprofit, reVision, is asking Jefferson County commissioners for $1.5 million to help open a SETX Youth Support Services Campus on Manion Drive, using a former foster care facility. The multi-phase project would expand mental health, diversion, and job-training programs for at-risk youth from Jefferson and surrounding counties, potentially reducing detention costs and repeat justice involvement.
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2. Beaumont man arrested on drug charges, shotgun seized in narcotics raid (12newsnow.com) ā€” Beaumont police arrested a 60-year-old resident after a pre-dawn narcotics raid on Avenue H uncovered suspected drugs and a shotgun, detaining about a dozen people at the scene. The operation, part of a Southeast Texas crime task force effort, also led to two additional arrests on outstanding warrants, and investigators say the case remains active.
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3. Beaumont introduces 24/7 free mental health navigation service (12newsnow.com) ā€” Beaumont is launching a free, 24/7 mental health navigation service on May 1 to help residents quickly connect with counseling, rehab, or housing support, even without insurance. Through a partnership with Care Solace, the city and Jefferson County officials hope to ensure continuity of care, especially for people leaving jail and others struggling to find affordable, appropriate treatment.
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4. Beaumont police arrest two in connection with serious child injury investigation (12newsnow.com) ā€” Beaumont police have arrested two people after a 2-year-old was hospitalized with a serious injury initially treated in Beaumont and later in Houston. Investigators say one caregiver was present when the non-accidental injury occurred, while the childā€™s mother is accused of delaying both medical care and the investigation as the case continues.
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5. Spring Break, Gospel Style: BCM Students ā€˜Go' with the Gospel (baptistmessenger.com) ā€” Beaumont neighborhoods recently got hands-on help from about 100 Oklahoma Baptist Collegiate Ministry students, who spent Spring Break repairing storm-damaged homes and building wheelchair ramps with Nehemiahā€™s Vision. Their visit also included sharing personal faith stories, encouraging both local residents and students to see Beaumont as a place where service and spiritual growth intersect.
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    Saturday April 18
  • Boomtown BBQ Blast
    Spindletop Gladys-City Boomtown Museum, 5550 Jimmy Simmons Blvd, Beaumont
    10:00 am

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We had a new fence put up this past February by Brown Fencing (no relationship).
    We were more than pleased with the out come. My husband had specific request and they delivered. They come highly recommended. You are welcome toā€¦ (Nextdoor Dowlen West)
  • I am looking for some help to move items from a storage facility off Dowlen.
    There are a couple pieces of heavy furniture. Some things will be offered to give away or donate. Any reliable suggestions out there. (Nextdoor Dowlen West)

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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Beaumont

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Beaumont

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.