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KCS Holiday Express

All aboard! The 2022 Kansas City Southern Holiday Express train will return to the rails for the first time since the start of the pandemic in 2020.

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

Beaumont Community Players will get into the holiday spirit with “It’s a Wonderful Life – a 1940s Radio Play” beginning Friday, Nov. 25 through Sunday, Dec. 11. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee on Nov. 27, Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 11. Don’t touch your dial.

DPS increases traffic enforcement for Thanksgiving holiday

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement for the Thanksgiving holiday to ensure people are able to get to and from their celebrations safely. Texas Highway Patrol Troopers will increase enforcement on the roads from Wednesday, Nov. 23, through Sunday, Nov. 27.

Breaking: Lamar fires football coach

Lamar University is parting ways with head football coach Blane Morgan announced Jeff O’Malley Monday morning. The decision comes following 2022 season that saw LU post a 1-10 overall record and a 1-5 mark in Southland Conference play.

High School Football: Area Playoffs

Thursday, Nov. 17 Anahuac (9-2) v. Franklin (11-0) Waller ISD Stadium, Waller, 7:30p   Friday, Nov. 18 PA Memorial (10-1) v. Wakeland (7-4) Abe Martin Stadium, Lufkin, 7p   Orangefield (9-2) v. Cameron Yoe (8-3) Freedom Field, Alvin, 7p   Woodville (9-2) v.

Don't overthink

I frequently get emails from readers who turn a little molehill of an issue into a big mountain of a problem, and it has to do with the starting date for their Social Security benefits.

Sports shorts for the week of : November 17, 2022

Volleyball District coaches released the names of the 2022 All-District 19-4A Girls Volleyball Team with four Bridge City player taking superlative honors.

Crime Stoppers bestows honors

Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas hosted its annual Crime Stoppers of the Year event and fundraiser on Nov.

Charities receive checks for gold tourney proceeds

Since 2002, the Miracle Match for Life Benefit Golf Tournament has raised more than $2 million with the proceeds helping further regional participation of marrow and blood donations, as well as breast cancer screenings and prevention in Southeast Texas.

Gold Pro conman' court day delayed

After court officials rescheduled the man’s court date from Nov. 14 to Jan. 9, 2023, a Beaumont businessman under investigation by local authorities, including the FBI, won’t appear before a judge again for his crimes until next year.