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Teachers honored at H-JISD

Hardin-Jefferson ISD announced their Teachers of the Year winners at its four campuses.

Library grant to support summer reading

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded the Friends of Kountze Public Library a $1,498 grant to support summer reading and literacy. The grant is part of the DG Literacy Foundation’s recent award of $10.

The roof, the roof, the roof is...

Saturday, June 25, Market 409 will converge at Pour09 Bar & Rooftop, 6165 Meula Creek Dr. Suite A in Beaumont, from 7 a.m. – noon. All are invited to take part in the entertainment, food and shopping event.

LISD recognized star employees

Lumberton ISD recently announced their Teachers and Paraprofessionals of the Year for all campuses.

Free fatherhood summit

Buckner Southeast Texas is hosting a free workshop and training on fatherhood Friday, June 24, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at One City Church. The 2022 Fatherhood Effect Summit is presented by nonprofit Buckner as part of its program, Fatherhood EFFECT.

LU to announce O'Malley as new athletic director

Lamar University President Jaime Taylor announced June 15 the selection of Jeff O’Malley as the university’s new Director of Athletics.

Live music schedule for June 16-22

June 16-22 Brick & Barley (Orange) Wed., June 22: Aaron Williams Blue Martini (Golden Nugget) Fri., June 17: The Slags Sat., June 18: The Slags Dylan’s (Port Arthur) Thurs., June 16: Brian Winfield Fri., June 17: Caleb & April Sat., June 18: LA Roxx Sun.

Make Music BMT

Downtown Beaumont Cultural Arts District will host the second annual “Make Music BMT” with more than 20 live music performers scattered throughout venues in Beaumont on Saturday, June 18, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. All performances are free to attend. The Art Museum of Southeast Texas, 500 Main St.

Out & About with Albert June 16-22

Artistic endeavors   The Beaumont Art League had a good attendance last Saturday evening for their Members Exhibit as board president Mary Ellen VonNezter elated over the participation.

PHOTOS: Port of Port Arthur Texas National Maritime Celebration

Where: Carl Parker Center Photos by John Fulbright