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Hearing it from a hero The city of Port Arthur hosted story time April 4 with Port Arthur Police Department Officer Johan Nakao reading to the students that reportedly – and, apparently, from the pictures of the party – enjoyed the energy the new recruit brought to the book game.
Construction underway in Lumberton for a LCSO campus. Photo by Dannie Oliveaux

Construction underway in Lumberton for a LCSO campus. Photo by Dannie Oliveaux

Lumberton to get a college satellite campus

In the near future, some Hardin County residents may not have to make the trip to attend classes at Lamar State College-Orange (LSCO). Because of the increased number of Lumberton students enrolled for classes at LSCO, construction of its first satellite campus is underway in Hardin County.
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BISD failing schools to change leadership – again

Town Hall meetings – in person and on Zoom – have been set and sparsely attended to date, but others are planned as the Beaumont Independent School District (BISD) embarks – yet again – on parceling out some failing school campus administration to third party providers.
Eandre Juwon Mott

Eandre Juwon Mott

Alleged pedophiles paraded before Jefferson Co. court

A litany of lingering child sex cases alleged in Jefferson County were called before Judge Raquel West the week of April 11, one proceeding to trial with the accused representing himself against allegations of continuous sexual abuse of a child and sexual assault of a child.
Julius Jackson

Julius Jackson

‘Protect and Serve’

By Barbara Davis | Staff Writer As law enforcement agencies across Texas and the entire U.S. face officer shortages, local leaders say they are doing their part to prepare officers to protect and serve citizens in the safest manner possible.
STYX (Photo by Rick Diamond)

STYX (Photo by Rick Diamond)

Interview with James 'JY' Young of STYX

Legendary and multi-platinum rockers STYX, which includes Tommy Shaw (vocals, guitars), James “JY” Young (vocals, guitars), Lawrence Gowan (vocals, keyboards), Todd Sucherman (drums) and Ricky Phillips (bass), along with the occasional surprise appearance by original bassist Chuck Panozzo,...
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Be entertained at VIVA! Beaumont

Beaumont Events, the City of Beaumont’s events services department, hosts more than 500 events a year at six city-run venues and produces more than 70 city-sponsored events and festivals for the public to enjoy. Any weekend, anytime of year, you can find plenty to do around town.
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Paul Cauthen

Tyler, Texas native and country singer Paul Cauthen will perform at the Jefferson Theatre on Saturday, April 15, at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com.