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‘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.

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,...

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.

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.

Classic Movie Night at the Jefferson

Enjoy the 2001 computer-animated fantasy comedy film, “Shrek,” on Friday, April 14, inside the Jefferson Theatre at 7 p.m. Tickets are $4 for kids, $6 for adults, and can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com or at the venue, evening of the show.

Blippi

Round Room Live and Moonbug Entertainment have produced a new show, “Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour,” that again bring the vivacious, energetic, and educational antics of global sensation Blippi to the Ford Arena stage on Friday, April 14, at 6 p.m.

Silsbee Little Theatre

After the COVID-19 pandemic forced them to pause their productions in 2020 and 2021, The Silsbee Little Theater returns for its spring dinner theater, “Love Rides, the Rails, or Will the Mail Train Run Tonight?

Live Music April 13-19

Bocca Felice (Calder) Fri., April 14: Hunter Courts Fri., April 21: Hunter Courts Brick & Barley (Orange) Sat., April 15: M.A.C. Wed., April 19: Black Pickle Sat., April 22: JP Primeaux Trio Bullfish (Orangefield) Sat., April 15: Curse & The Cure Tues., April 18: Ryan Lee Fri.

Out & About with Albert April 13-19

What an honor Jeff Branick was named Neches River Festival LXXV Citizen of the Year. What an incredible and deserving honor! By the time you are reading this column the identity of King Neches LXXV has been announced, Steve McGrade.

PHOTOS: Lamar University’s Le Grand Bal

What: Lamar University’s Le Grand Bal Where: Dishman Art Museum/Setzer Center Photos by Brandon Gouthier