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Former colleagues aim to bring Lamar athletics back to resiliency

Home to more than 17,000 students, Lamar University sits on a beautiful 300-acre campus that offers 139 degree programs, which are nationally recognized as quality curriculum for all program levels. When Dr.

Release butterflies during Shangri La’s Eco-Fest

Each year in April, Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center celebrates Earth Day with an Eco-Fest and butterfly release. The community is invited to attend the free celebration that signifies what Shangri La Gardens is all about Saturday, April 22, which is actually Earth Day, from 10 a.m.

Wynona Judd to headline Christus Gala

The Christus Southeast Texas Foundation Gala has become one of the most anticipated fundraising events each year and has drawn some of the biggest names in entertainment such as Aretha Franklin, Harry Connick Jr.

‘The 39 Steps’

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have “The 39 Steps,” a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre!

Live Music April 6-12

Bocca Felice Fri., April 7: Hunter Courts Fri., April 14: Hunter Courts Brick & Barley (Orange) Sat., April 8: Joey Ward Band Wed., April 12: Caleb Williams Sat., April 15: M.A.C. Bullfish (Orangefield) Sat., April 8: Chris Hantz Tues., April 11: Seth Stevens Sat.

Out & About with Albert April 6-12

Neches River Festival season The LXXV Neches River Festival season is upon us and the 75th Social Chair Ashley Bryan has spent the last year preparing for one of our town’s biggest events.

PHOTOS: Gift of Life’s ‘Champagne & Ribs’

What: Gift of Life’s ‘Champagne & Ribs’ Where: Civic Center Photos by Brandon Gouthier

Wednesday night traffic alert

Interstate 10 Westbound near 16th Street, an Examiner tipster reports that an 18-wheeler collision has stalled traffic. According to the witness, the passenger vehicle was unoccupied at the time of the wreck shortly before 11 p.m. April 5. 

Ford Park to host 20th anniversary concert featuring Parker McCollum

Country music star Parker McCollum will headline “Party at the Park” for Ford Park’s 20th anniversary concert Saturday, Sept. 9, inside Ford Arena. Fresh off opening the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, McCollum will be joined by special guest Jackson Dean.

Suspect back in jail after system transition facilitates release

As reported in this week’s Examiner newspaper, alleged predator/schemer Billy Lynn Woolley was released from the Jefferson County Jail as of March 22 despite a judge’s 2022 order for an increased bond amount due to the suspect’s alleged continued criminal activity while out on prior felony bonds.