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Buddy the Elf forges forever families in 'North Pole' court

Under the giddy guise of Buddy the Elf from the beloved Christmas movie, Jefferson County 287th District Court Judge Randy Shelton bounded merrily into a room brimming with elated moms- and dads-to-be, before finalizing the adoptions of 15 children in celebration of National Adoption Day 2022  on...

‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ program locations

Beaumont Bone & Joint - 3650 Laurel St., Beaumont   Bronze Body - Phelan, 5905 Phelan Blvd., Beaumont   Bruno’s Kitchen, 3199 Dowlen, Beaumont   Carmela’s -  3925 Calder, Beaumont   CVS - Eastex, 5850 Eastex Fwy.

'Be a Santa to a Senior' program connects generations

 As the community prepares to celebrate the season of giving, Home Instead’s Charlie Holder is encouraging Southeast Texans to share the holiday spirit with older adults who may not be anticipating any gifts under the tree this year.

Small city facing $500K gas bill, claims price gouging

Due to enormously high natural gas pricing for a two-week period in February 2021, a small Southeast Texas city finds themselves with a dilemma. The City of Kountze, which operates its own gas system, typically pays about $12,000 for natural gas for the month of February.

AWOL defendant sentenced to 30 years in prison

Accused of aggravated sexual assault of a child dating back to 2019, as well as possessing an indicted felony for bringing a “prohibited substance” into a correctional facility in 2022, Horace Walker absconded mid-trial from jury proceedings in front of Jefferson County Criminal District Court...

Out & About with Albert Nov. 24-30

Enchanting evening Mary Margaret Roane and Nicholas John Prewitt exchanged wedding vows Nov. 12 at St. Anne Catholic Church. Guests then arrived at Geneva Estates for the wonderful wedding reception.

PHOTOS: Symphony Deb Ball

What: Symphony Deb Ball Where: Downtown Event Centre Photos by Shelley Duke

Beaumont’s largest Christmas tree lighting

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree. The City of Beaumont will jumpstart the holiday season and invites the entire community of Southeast Texas on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at the Downtown Event Centre Lake with the largest Christmas tree lighting in town.

‘Million Dollar Quartet Christmas’

The original team behind the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit reunites with “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas,” the brand-new heartwarming holiday rock-n-roll musical, coming to the Lutcher Theater in Orange on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m.

Magic of Lights

Ford Park is hosting Magic of Lights for the first time this holiday season. Now through Jan. 1, 2023 (closed on Nov. 26), this drive-through will feature displays this year such as Barbie, 12 Days of Christmas, Big Foot Monster Trucks, Prehistoric Christmas and the Enchanting Tunnel of Lights.