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Featherston's fledgling: Memorializing a son taken too soon

Days before the anniversary of his 19-year-old son’s sudden death at the hands of an unknown ailment, local U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston revealed plans in the works at Lamar University for a communal campus building in honor of the late Ben Featherston.

Son of Southeast Texas soars as Eastern Texas' top prosecutor

He carries with him a pedigree of prosecuting Taliban militants and their financial supporters while working out of the Afghan capital’s U.S.

Sheriff serves up Santa for Christmas

Good Friday, Port Arthur’s Central Mall welcomed special guest Santa Claus with shuttle service facilitated by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office personnel serving as Rudolph and pals – and a tank serving as Santa’s sleigh.

Tree talks to continue with TxDOT, environmentalists

After hearing from a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) district engineer, Big Thicket environmental group representatives and private citizens, the Hardin County Commissioners tabled action on a resolution to intervene for the second time this month at their Nov. 22 meeting.

Out & About with Albert Dec. 1-7

ʻTis the season While all of us were thankful for family and friends last week, the month of December holds many fun filled activities and events leading up to the merriment of Christmas.

PHOTOS: Lamar University President’s Circle

What: Lamar University President’s Circle Where: Live Oak Ballroom – Setzer Student Center Photos by Brandon Gouthier

Home for the Holidays concert

The Symphony of Southeast Texas will perform their Home for the Holidays Concert on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 3 p.m. inside the Julie Rogers Theatre (765 Pearl St.) in downtown Beaumont.

“The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon”

It’s the last chance to enjoy Port Arthur Little Theatre’s production, “The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon” on Dec. 2-4, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Christmas, a time for magic. A time for the traditions everyone cherishes.

Christmas in New York

Be dazzled with the holiday spirit through live entertainment with iRule Dance Studio’s “Christmas in New York” returns with its annual recital for three performances Dec. 9-10 at the West Brook Center for Performing Arts (8750 Phelan Blvd.).

Let it stroll at Shangri La Gardens

Dreaming of a green Christmas? Christmas lights and a festive holiday atmosphere welcomes visitors to Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center in Orange every December to usher in the holiday season with their annual Christmas Strolls.