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Orangetober Festival

The City of Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau will host the second annual Orangetober Festival on Oct. 7-9 at the Riverside Pavilion, located at 708 Simmons Drive, in Orange. The Orangetober Festival is sure to provide fun for the entire family with a great variety of events and activities.

Hometown Huddle

United Way’s “Hometown Huddle – One Pot Throwdown” returns Thursday, Oct. 13, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Beaumont Civic Center (701 Main St.).

‘The Crucible’ at the Port Arthur Little Theater

It’s the final weekend of Port Arthur Little Theatre’s rendition of Arthur Miller’s Tony Award-winner, “The Crucible,” on Friday, Oct. 7 through Sunday, Oct. 9. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 7-9 and 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 9.

Scarecrow season at Shangri La

It’s beginning to look, and feel, a lot like fall. Each October, Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center in nearby Orange hosts the largest Scarecrow Festival in Texas with dozens of hand-crafted scarecrow exhibits displayed throughout the gardens.

Hardin County Jail Report (Through Sept. 28)

  The following information was released by the Hardin County Sheriff Office recently.

Jeff Dunham returns to Ford Arena on Jan. 14, 2023

World-renowned comedian Jeff Dunham recently announced his latest tour, "Jeff Dunham: Still Not Cancelled," which includes a date at Ford Arena on Saturday, Jan. 14.

CHRISTUS launches new stroke treatment program

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System has launched a new stroke treatment program that its doctors say is “improving treatment for stroke patients.” The health system has implemented the CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Stroke Program at three local facilities, St. Elizabeth, St.

Hardin County Health Inspectors Report

The result for August inspections were released by Inspectors ReJena Bolton, CP-FS, Health Inspector Manager and Sheli Richardson, Foodborne/Waterborne Health/Pool Investigator: Kat’s Korner – 130 E. Ave.

Sports shorts: Week of 9/29/22

Museum of the Gulf Coast The Museum of the Gulf Coast in Port Arthur welcomed four new members into the Hall of Fame on Saturday, Sept. 24, including three into Sports and one into Notable People. Jason Tyner, a West Brook graduate, is a former Texas A&M and Major League Baseball player.

Pumpkin season

First Baptist Church of Bridge City, 200 W. Round Bunch Road, is welcoming guests daily to its recently engorged Pumpkin Patch – perfect for pictures, picnics and bring-home purchases.