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Commissioners OKs amendment to policy

In their first meeting of the year on Jan. 10, the Hardin County Commissioners Court tackled a light agenda, including approval of a request from Emergency Management Coordinator Aaron Tupper to amend the current Hardin County Policy for Disaster/Emergency Closing.

Regional transit study underway by SETRPC

The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) is currently conducting a Regional Transit Connectivity Study to assess the demand for regional transit services connecting cities and towns in Southeast Texas.

FCC Beaumont hosts hiring event series

The Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Beaumont will sponsor a hiring event on the first Saturday of every month, from Feb. 4 through Sept. 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to a release from the prison.

Teens targeted by library tournament

Teens, age 12 – 18, are welcome to stop by the Theodore Johns Library, 4255 Fannett Rd. in Beaumo,nt, on Friday, Jan. 20, at 4 p.m., for fun, snacks and activities planned just for the youthful participants sans little kids and overbearing adults. Plus, the event will feature a “CSI: Murder Mystery.

MLK Day in SETX: ‘A day on, not a day off’

A weekend of celebratory events culminated with the 37th annual MLK Jr. Brunch and Celebration at the Robert A “Bob” Bowers Civic Center in Port Arthur on Monday, Jan. 16, in honor of the late Civil Rights leader, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Newsboys to (Christian) rock the Jefferson Theatre

Christian Rock group Newsboys will perform at the Jefferson Theatre, Saturday, March 25, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Hitting the road with special guest Adam Agee, Newsboys are bringing a night full of all of their hits to select cities across the country.

Open Mic Poetry

Judgment-free Open Mic Poetry presentation – and spectating – will commence at the Johns Library located on Fannett Rd. on the fourth Saturday of each month, kicking off 2023 on Jan. 28, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Adults and teens age 14 and up are invited to share poetry with other artists.

Fundraiser scheduled Jan. 28 in Saratoga

The first-ever Saratoga Gumbo Cook-Off and Washer Tournament is Saturday, Jan. 28, at the First Assembly of God Church, hosted by the U45 Men’s Ministry. All proceeds go to help with medical bill for a member of the community.

Team roping event set Feb. 28

The first-ever Hardin-Jefferson FFA Team Roping is set for Feb. 28 at the Lilton Sonnier Covered Arena, 335 South Park St., in Winnie.

Mardi Gras Ball

Get tickets now for the upcoming Mardi Gras Ball, presented by the American Legion Auxiliary in Beaumont. The “dress to impress” Mardi Gras Ball event will kickoff Mardi Gras season, with a BYOB shindig on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 7 p.m. Organizers include the Dorie Miller Post 817, 3430 W.