Beaumont ISD says families contacted after “inappropriate item” incident
Derek Patel
Derek Patel
Reporter · Beaumont, TX
Derek has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Lamar University and over 6 years of experience covering local government issues. He previously worked as a reporter for the Beaumont Enterprise, focusing on city council meetings and policy changes.
More from Derek →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 12:34 AM · 1 min read
A Beaumont mother is raising concerns about campus safety and communication at Pietzsch-MacArthur Elementary after she said her 5-year-old daughter was handed an adult sexual item by another student.