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Officers memorialized during annual rememberance

In an annual show of reverence and remembrance, Southeast Texans gathered with Beaumont police officers May 19 at the Beaumont Police Department (BPD) to honor officers who sacrificed their lives while working to create a safer community.

Educators lauded at Reaud Awards gala

Lamar University’s Mary and John Gray Library was packed May 17 as guests showed up to support a group of professionals who have made a mark on Southeast Texas that will continue to yield returns generation after generation.

Southeast Texas observes Memorial Day

Monday, May 30, is Memorial Day and Southeast Texans are planning various events to commemorate heroes who lost their lives defending this great country and American values.

Live music for May 26-June 1

May 26-June 1 Brick & Barley (Orange) Wed., June 1: JP Primeaux Blue Martini (Golden Nugget) Fri., May 27: Satellite Sat., May 28: Satellite Sun., May 29: Satellite Dylan’s (Port Arthur) Thurs., May 26: Johnny Jimenez Fri., May 27: Aaron & Jairo Sat., May 28: Dead Matadors Sun.

It’s beach time on Bolivar

Why Galveston when you can enjoy Bolivar Peninsula’s 27-mile stretch of beautiful coastal land with the Gulf of Mexico to the south and the Intracoastal Waterway extending north?

Out & About with Albert May 26-June 1

Diamond jubilee   A celebration of a 75-year history of the Junior League of Beaumont was recently held at the lovely Downtown Event Centre.

PHOTOS: Alzheimer’s Association ‘Family Portrait Luncheon’

Where: MCM Eleganté Photos by Brandon Gouthier

At least 14 children, 1 teacher killed in Uvalde school shooting

At least 14 children and one teacher were killed in a shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde County on Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott said. Abbott said the shooter is also dead and is believed to have been killed by responding officers.

Robert Earl Keen announces 'World Tour of Texas' on final leg of his final tour - Beaumont date Aug. 21

The road is ending soon.  Legendary Texas songwriter and entertainer Robert Earl Keen will wrap up 41 years on the road with the final leg of his final tour in his home state of Texas on Aug. 4- Sept. 4, with performance in downtown Beaumont on Sunday, Aug. 21.

Accused officer killer reverses guilty plea

After initially entering a guilty plea in reference to the intoxicated manslaughter incident that left one Beaumont police officer dead in 2020, the now-20-year-old accused man reversed his decision at his May 23 sentencing hearing, telling the judge he wants to go to trial.