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New candidate emerges for Orange County DA position

With the primary more than a year away, an Orange County woman has announced she’s running for district attorney. Krispen Walker, an assistant district attorney for more than 20 years, announced her candidacy Jan. 23 in a statement to KOGT.com.

Board to decide on school calendar … again

Lumberton ISD reached out to local media outlets notifying the public that the LISD school board president and other trustees have decided to bring two calendar options to the board at the board’s next meeting. Superintendent Dr.

GOP launches radio attack against House speaker

By The Texas Tribune The Republican Party of Texas launched a striking attack on one of its own this week, State House Speaker Dade Phelan, sparking a backlash from some Republicans in the chamber.

State rates Beaumont ISD campuses

Students aren’t the only ones sporting recently released grades this month, with school districts statewide also in receipt of earned scores kicking off 2023.

Deluge deemed disaster in Orange County

‘The touchdown of one or more tornadoes has caused extensive and widespread damage to public and private property, disruption of utility service, and general endangerment of the health and safety of the residents of Orange County.

Festival season begins with Capes & Crowns

The Neches River Festival was first envisioned in the spring of 1947 and two years later, the first festival debuted in Beaumont in May of 1949. The first Royal Court was composed of 11 Duchesses, six Princesses and following the coronation, a street dance was held surrounding City Hall.

Comedian Rickey Smiley to perform at Julie Rogers Theatre

Comedian Rickey Smiley will perform at the Julie Rogers Theatre on Friday, Jan. 27, at 8 p.m. Ticket prices start at $55 and can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com.

'The Simon & Garfunkel Story' to take the Lutcher stage Feb. 2

Now seen in 50 countries worldwide, “The Simon & Garfunkel Story” is a critically acclaimed concert style theatre show about two young boys from Queens, New York who went on to become the world’s most successful music duo of all time. The show will play the Lutcher Theater on Thursday, Feb.

Out & About with Albert Jan. 26-Feb. 1

Beautiful belles The Symphony League of Beaumont presented their Symphony Ball last Saturday evening at the Beaumont Civic Center.

Live Music Jan. 26-Feb. 1

Brick & Barley (Orange) Sat., Jan. 28: Soulshine Wed., Feb. 1: Colton Horner Sat., Feb. 4: Crossroads Wed., Feb. 8: B0000lake Pickle Bullfish (Orangefield) Sat., Jan. 28: Curse & The Cure Courville’s Thurs., Jan. 26: Josh Weathers Dylan’s (Port Arthur) Thurs., Jan. 26: Colton Horner Fri.