Archeological evidence indicates the valley of the Sabine River, which separates the great state of Texas and Louisiana, has been inhabited for as long as 12,000 years by indigenous peoples. Starting in the eighth century, the Caddo inhabited the area followed by Spanish explorers and French…

Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture – breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries, and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. “The Cher Show” is the Tony Award-winning musical of her story, and it’…

Celebrate all things “409” this weekend beginning Friday with a Block Party at the downtown Fire Museum from 4-7 p.m., then catch a glimpse of the Lamar Football Cardinals Spring Game at 7 p.m. The festivities continue Saturday with “409 Day” at Tyrrell Park. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., patrons can…

The American Cancer Society’s “Relay For Life” is more than a walk – it’s a chance to come together in your local community to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against every cancer as we come together for every life. The event also includes the 2nd Annual Food…

Charlie’s (Winnie) Sat., April 27: Bill Bertrand   Dylan’s (Port Arthur) Thurs., April 25: Colton Horner Fri., April 26: Caleb & April Sat., April 27: 4 Way Split Sun., April 28: Carlin Renshaw   Free State Cellars (Orange) Fri., April 26: Bryce Kirby Sat., April 27: JP Primeaux  …

Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) announced the success of its students at the North America Process Technology Association National Troubleshooting Competition, held at the College of the Mainland in Texas City on April 18-19. Out of a field of 24 teams, LIT's Process Operating students…

Provost Umphrey Law Firm, in collaboration with the Union Sportsman Alliance, is thrilled to invite children ages 9-15 to participate in the fourth Annual "Get Youth Outdoors" Day. The event will take place on Saturday, April 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the One in One Hundred Gun Club located…

While millions of Texans commute to work on highways every week, they pass inches away from the worksites for thousands of law enforcement personnel, first responders and road maintenance crews. Unfortunately, many of them are killed in crashes every year on the job, which is why TxDOT is calling…

Omar Jimenez, 17, of Beaumont, was indicted April 10 on charges of possession of child pornography and possession with intent to promote child pornography. According to the probable cause affidavit for Jimenez’s arrest, Sgt. Hillary Lyon, an investigator with the Criminal Investigation Division…

Beaumont native Diane N. Black, who also started her own publishing company, Black Flower Press, released her first book at the end of March, titled “Dead Dog Road: A True Story into the Dark World of an Abused Child.” According to Black, the book is about a child abuse case that unraveled in…