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Beaumont Police Department swears in new recruits and promotes from within.

BPD welcomes new recruits, promotes from within

News Staff

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Beaumont Police Department hosted an Appreciation and Swearing In Ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at The Event Centre, naming eight individuals for their achievements. Cody Courts has served with Beaumont PD for 14 years.

Graphic Design Program Coordinator and Instructor Maurice Abelman, left, and his students.Photos Courtesy of Maurice Abelman.

Picturesque Port Arthur Little Theatre

News Staff

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Ringing in the New Year, graphic design students from Lamar State College-Port Arthur began working on some new murals for the façade of the Port Arthur Little Theatre (PALT), under the guidance of the school’s Graphic Design Program Coordinator and Instructor Maurice Abelman.

Kenny and the Klassics.

Chili Cook Off in Silsbee

News Staff

Thursday, January 12, 2023

The Save The Pines Project’s Chili Cook Off is Saturday, Jan. 14, in downtown Silsbee. This is the third year for the event. There will be a first, second and third-place award and People’s Choice Award for the top teams.

umberton High School junior Grace Dunwoody and freshman Emerson Treme were named to the Texas All State Choir. Courtesy photo.

Two named all-state choir

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

Lumberton High School junior Grace Dunwoody and freshman Emerson Treme were named to the Texas All State Choir recently. This is Dunwoody’s second time being named All-State. Next month, both students will perform in San Antonio at the Texas Music Educators’ Association Convention.

Logan Wells

West Hardin’s Wells is state champion

News Staff

Thursday, January 12, 2023

West Hardin High School’s Logan Wells was named state champion in the UIL Class 2A Congress and Speech state champion last week in Austin. Wells is the fourth state champ in Congress and 11th Speech state champion from West Hardin since 2014.

KFDM anchor Greg Bostwick.

Rotary to Roast weatherman

News Staff

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Spindletop Rotary Club will host the Celebrity Roast of KFDM Meteorologist Greg Bostwick on Thursday, March 30, at the MCM Elegante’ Hotel from 7-9 p.m. Proceeds to benefit Some Other Place and Spindletop Rotary Club.

Kylie Bock

Bock crowned Miss Mardi Gras 2023

News Staff

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Bridge City’s Kylie Bock was crowned Miss Mardi Gras 2023 at the Julie Rogers Theater on Jan. 7. The 17-year-old attends Liberty University online and is finishing her high school through a college program. Following graduation, Bock plans to attend Texas A&M University in pre-med.

Mario Godoy of Super Antojo Bakery

New vendors in new year

News Staff

Thursday, January 12, 2023

The Beaumont Farmers Market will return with its weekly fares on Jan. 14, welcoming new vendors in the new year.

Cheniere Foundation donates to Lamar State College Port Arthur

Cheniere Foundation donates $42,000 to LSCPA

News Staff

Thursday, January 12, 2023

The Cheniere Foundation recently presented a check for $42,000 to the Port Arthur Education Foundation to be used for scholarships at Lamar State College Port Arthur. Pictured, from left, are Dr.

Friday Morning Business Connection

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

The greater Beaumont area Friday Morning Business Connections are back on Friday, Jan. 20, with a new location. The meeting spot for 2023 location will be the Holiday Inn Plaza at Walden Road in the atrium area on the first and third Friday of the month at 8 a.m.

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