Good morning, Beaumont.

Texas tax-free weekend is coming soon and Beaumont residents should check store guidelines for saving on clothing and school supplies — local retailers preview select deals to help shoppers plan purchases effectively.

Truck driving instructor Isaac Riser Jr. at Lamar State College Port Arthur explained the daily inspection process for commercial driver licenses, noting that both commercial vehicle checks and personal driving tickets add points that may lead to license loss.

His program reinforces strict adherence to safety rules.

KFDM invites families to upload back-to-school photos using the ChimeIn uploader for a chance to be featured, while Beaumont ISD and other districts remind parents to complete online registration before classes start on Aug.

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City Council will review Beaumont library hours and programs amid a budget crunch.

A proposal may cut 52 monthly service hours at three branches (trimming from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. to 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) to save $18,000, while the literacy program may shift to focus on families.