Mark Armstrong

2 weeks ago | 12newsnow.com | Sharinna Byrd |Mark Armstrong

BEAUMONT, Texas — The Maury Meyers Bridge, which has connected Beaumont’s West End to Old Town for decades, will permanently close Friday as demolition begins. While the bridge is being removed, the family of the late mayor says his legacy will stand. “It was the biggest honor in our lives,” said Arline Meyers, widow of former Mayor Maury Meyers. The bridge, named in his honor, has carried traffic over Interstate 10 in Beaumont for years.

2 months ago | 12newsnow.com | Mark Armstrong

BEAUMONT, Texas — The City of Beaumont is taking the first steps toward a proposal that could result in the city's first bonds with a property tax increase in 42 years, according to Mayor Roy West. At Tuesday’s city council meeting, members approved a $152,977 agreement with GAP Strategies to analyze potential projects and facilitate a Citizen Bond Advisory Committee.

Aug 15, 2023 | msn.com | Mark Armstrong

Since news broke of wildfires sweeping through parts of Maui, Hawaii, there have been a number of theories floating around, involving high-profile tech billionaires and celebrities, over what started the fires in the context of the land ownership issue, which many native Hawaiians have been vocal about, according to American media. There have also been reports that so-called investors were calling victims, who had to evacuate their homes, asking to buy their land.

Jul 23, 2023 | msn.com | Mark Armstrong

Thousands of Israeli protesters have ended their four-day march from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in a mass mobilisation to oppose the government's justice system changes. Many are now camped in a park near the country's parliament. A final vote on the bill is due to take place on Monday. There have been months of protests in Israel over the reforms, which seek to limit the Supreme Court's powers.

Jun 23, 2023 | msn.com | Mark Armstrong

By Denise WeeSingapore surged to top the rankings as the most expensive city in the world for luxury living for the first time as it vies to be a leading global centre for the rich. The city-state, ranked fifth in 2022, leapfrogged ahead of Shanghai and Hong Kong, which are in second and third spots respectively, according to a report by Swiss wealth manager Julius Baer.