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Mardi Gras on the Sabine

The Orange Chamber of Commerce and CVB will join forces to host their 20th annual Mardi Gras on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Riverside Pavilion (708 Simmons Dr.) near the city’s boat ramp. The festival opens at 10 a.m. that includes DJ music, food trucks, kids’ activities, munchkin parade at 1 p.m.

Live Music Feb. 9-15

Brick & Barley (Orange) Sat., Feb. 11: Spellbound Wed., Feb. 15: Ryan Lee MC Sat., Feb. 18: Merle Jam Bullfish (Orangefield) Sat., Feb. 11: Chris Hantz Sat., Feb. 18: Chloe Overstreet Bruno’s Italian Kitchen Thurs., Feb. 9: Hunter Courts Mon., Feb. 13: Hunter Courts Dylan’s (Port Arthur) Thurs.

Out & About with Albert Feb. 9-15

So much to do What a whirl week of social events, which began with Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas Foundation’s La Soirée FantaSea Gala held at the Beaumont Civic Center.

PHOTOS: Lamar University Pairings

What: Lamar University Pairings Where: Mary & John Gray Library Photos by Brandon Gouthier

Beaumont CVB honors meeting planners at annual Hall of Fame reception

The Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) hosted its 31st Annual Hall of Fame Reception at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Beaumont Plaza on Feb. 7.

International law enforcement agencies issue joint warning about global financial sextortion crisis

The FBI and its international law enforcement partners are issuing a joint warning about a global financial sextortion crisis.

SPORTS SHORTS: Swimming | Week of Feb. 2

Several area swimmers advanced to the UIL State Championship Meet, which will be held Feb. 8-10 in San Antonio. Competing for Lumberton are Evan Bernard (100-yard breaststroke, 100-yard freestyle), who broke the school record in the 100-yard freestyle in 52.

SPORTS SHORTS: Lamar Cardinals| Week of Feb. 2

Lamar University football will play an 11-game schedule in 2023 highlighted by six home dates, and non-conference games against Idaho, UL Monroe and South Dakota.

SPORTS SHORTS: All State Football| Week of Feb. 2

The Padilla Poll Coaches released their 2022 All-State Football Team for Class 4A.

SPORTS SHORTS: Basketball | Week of Feb. 2

Legacy Christian senior R.J. Jackson became only the third player in school history to score 1,000 points throughout their high school career. Jackson is a four-year starter on the court and also played football for the Warriors. Buna senior Garrison Connell also joined the 1,000-point club Jan.