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Felon arrested after standoff in Orange

After a three-hour standoff on Jan. 3, the Orange Regional Tactical Team arrested a felony suspect allegedly involved in a police chase and smash-and-grab robbery earlier this week, according to a press release provided by Detective Sgt. Nick Medina. Chadwick McMillen was arrested at 8:30 p.m.

Firefighters take on city of Beaumont

A lawsuit brought by the first responders of the Beaumont fire fighters’ association claims that administration is violating Civil Service Act protections to the detriment of not only their public service employees, but also the community serviced by their efforts.

Out & About with Albert Jan. 5-11

Social studies The year 2022 is behind us and most of us are looking forward to the new year. While there were tons of ink provided this year, we have pursued the photos of the last 12 months for you to “stroll down memory lane.

A look back at who was Out & About in 2022

Who was Out & About in 2022 What: Symphony Belle and Beau Ball Where: Beaumont Civic Center When: February 2022 What: Junior League of Beaumont’s Dancing With the Stars of Southeast Texas Where: Beaumont Civic Center When: March 2022 What: CASA of Southeast Texas’ Justice is...

Looking back and moving forward

As we journeyed back into 2022, we found out that Southeast Texas is not boring. In fact, it’s the complete opposite. Sure, Houston has professional sports teams and such, and Louisiana has casinos, but the “409” is filled with plenty of entertainment.

New art exhibit at AMSET

The Art Museum of Southeast Texas is presenting their newest exhibit, “James C. Watkins: Reflections Made of Memories,” on view Jan. 7-March 19.

SETX Whiskey Festival

The inaugural SETX Whiskey Festival will be held at the Beaumont Civic Center on Saturday, Jan. 7, at 6 p.m. Tickets start at $79 and can be purchased online at setxwhiskeyfest.com.

Pro wrestling at Ford Park

Local promotion Hurricane Pro Wrestling (HPW) returns to Ford Park’s Exhibit Hall on Saturday, Jan. 7, at 7 p.m. Single tickets are $15 each or a family-four pack for $50. They can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com or at the Ford Park box office at 5115 Interstate 10 South in Beaumont.

SPORTS SHORTS: Week of Jan 5

High school basketball The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches released their Top 25 for each class Jan. 2 and several teams from Southeast Texas were touted. On the boys’ side, Beaumont United is No. 2 in Class 6A; Silsbee in No.

Roast: Wortham for dinner

Support the mission of the Salvation Army in Beaumont while also enjoying a celebratory roast of retiring longtime legal juggernaut Bob Wortham.