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SETX ‘hams’ it up this weekend

Ham radio operators from the Beaumont Amateur Radio Club will be participating in a 24-hour national amateur radio exercise from 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, until 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 25, operating the radio stations inside Lamar University’s Gladys City-Spindletop Museum.

‘Summer Stampede’ unbridles youth creativity

The West Orange-Stark Summer Stampede Kids Camp has kicked off with a bang, captivating young minds with an exciting array of math and science programs and activities.

Historic site expands hours, offers fishing amenities

Sabine Pass State Historic Site in Port Arthur is now open daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Specialty license plate available

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that Texans can now order their own Texas Adopt-A-Beach specialty license plate to help reduce litter on Texas beaches and provide coastal environmental education to Texas children.

$1.1 million name game

Beaumont Independent School District’s (BISD) Board of Trustees tabled action that would allow rebranding of Memorial Stadium, formerly known as the “Carrol A. ‘Butch’ Thomas Education Support Center,” at the elected officials’ regular monthly meeting on June 20.

PHOTOS: Beaumont Juneteenth Celebration 2023

What: City of Beaumont Juneteenth Celebration 2023 Where: Downtown Beaumont,  Photo Credit: Tim Sudela

Three injured in multi-vehicle crash

Three people were taken to a Beaumont hospital for treatment after they were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 in Orange County on June 10 just before 2 p.m.

Orphan well cleanup in Southeast Texas receives federal funding

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Kelley resigns as Chamber executive director

Silsbee Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sonja Kelley announced resignation of her post, effective June 30, according to a statement released June 8. “It is with a mix of emotions that I make this decision.