Beaumont, TX  CITYNEWS
MARCH 9, 2010 Volume 2 / No. 8
OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT

Animal Services Connects Abandoned Dog with Rescue Group

Jackson

With a little detective work and a lot of compassion, the Beaumont Animal Services Division recently was able to return a lost dog to the California rescue operation he now calls home. Jackson, a Weimaraner/pit bull mix, recently was found wandering near a local hotel. Because he had a microchip, Animal Services officers were able to track him back to a Southern California organization called Trucking Dogs that matches dogs with long-distance truckers for companionship.

Animal Services provided Jackson with a new collar, name tag and leash, and the PetCo in Beaumont donated a grooming session for the trip back to California. ABOVE: Matthew Fortenberry, Field Supervisor, Beaumont Police Department Animal Services Division, with Jackson. For Jackson's full story, click here.
Beaumont FD Welcomes New Firefighters 
fire ceremony

The Beaumont Fire Department recently held a swearing-in ceremony for nine new firefighters. From left, new firefighters are: Timothy Wappler, Logan Conner, Chris Isenblitter, David Carpenter, Thomas Dixon, Matthew Roy, Justin Guynes, Nick Zumo, and Max Clamon, with Beaumont Fire Chief Anne Huff. The department also recognized the promotion of Firefighter Otis Brooks to captain and the promotion of Firefighters Kirk Blanchard and Clayton Manzer to driver/operator.

 

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provided funding for a number of projects and initiatives in Beaumont. City News will be reporting on the projects in the coming months.

City Using Recovery Act Funds to Prevent Homelessness

Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program: $741,325

These funds provide financial assistance and services to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless, or help those who are experiencing homelessness become rehoused and stabilized. Services include: assistance with rent, utilities and mortgage payments; employment or educational training assistance; and legal services. The funds have gone to several local organizations, including Salvation Army, Some Other Place, Family Services of Southeast Texas, Harvest for Lost Souls Outreach Ministry, Lone Star Legal Aid, and the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission.

Library Exhibit Celebrates Women and Arts in Mexican Culture

FridaThe Beaumont Public Library Main Branch at 801 Pearl Street will host a traveling exhibit featuring reproductions of work by the renowned Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Kahlo was married to Mexican muralist Diego Rivera, and won acclaim for her own paintings, including many self-portraits. Patrons will enjoy the beautiful reproductions and life-size photos of Kahlo through March. The exhibit celebrates fine art, women in art and Mexican culture. The library is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call 409-838-6606.

 
Pet of the Week
PET OF THE WEEK 
This week's pet is a tabby cat, about 1 year old. She is spayed.
Ask for No. 2622. 
The Animal Shelter is located at 1884 Pine St., and is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Visit the Animal Services section of our Web site to see more available pets.
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