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In Memoriam: Richard P. Leblanc, Jr.

Judge Richard P. LeBlanc, Jr. was born in Beaumont, Texas on May 20, 1938 and unexpectedly passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on May 1, 2022 at the age of 83 years old. More than anything, Richard was a family man.

Red Cross seeks volunteers

As forecasters predict another active Gulf Coast hurricane season, the American Red Cross Gulf Coast Region is seeking new volunteers to respond to a growing number of climate-driven disasters.

Day at the Depot

Depot Day festivities will be open for family fun on Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Orange Train Depot Museum, 1210 Green Ave. in Orange. Depot Day is the annual fundraiser sponsored by the Friends of the Orange Depot and all the community is invited.

Top Ladies awarded LNG grant

Beaumont’s chapter of the Top Ladies of Distinction Inc. was among 13 local organizations receiving a portion of the $55,000 awarded by the 2022 Environmental Champions Grant from Port Arthur LNG.

'Meat Up' for Happy Hour

The Shorkey Center is hosting a “Meat Up” fundraiser on Thursday, May 12, from 5-8 p.m. at the downtown Beaumont venue 434 Fannin, featuring a sampling of the best bites from 1701 Barbeque, beer and wine, and live music.

Family Portrait Luncheon offers hope with Alzheimer’s

Findings from the 2022 Alzheimer’s Association Disease Facts and Figures annual report showed that more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s and dementia have also increased 17% during the COVID-19 pandemic.

'What I've Become'

The Art Studio, Inc. (TASI) will host artist Caleb Sims’ exhibition “What I’ve Become” during the month of May, and a reception for the exhibit is planned for Saturday, May 7, from 7-10 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public, and will be held at the TASI studio, 720 Franklin St.

Antiques Roadshow lecture

Join the McFaddin-Ward House (MWH) for “What Do I Do With That? Conserving Your Treasures and What Not to Do,” a free lecture by Ken Farmer, on Thursday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the MWH Visitor Center Lecture Hall, 1906 Calder Ave. in Beaumont.

Meet at the maypole

The Moon and Stars Committee, volunteers and friends of the Beaumont Council of Garden Clubs, celebrate the return of the Beaumont Maypole Festival on Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the grounds of the Beaumont Botanical Gardens at Tyrrell Park, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive in Beaumont.

Hardin-Jefferson football

The Hardin-Jefferson Hawks will have a new head football coach and athletic director next season in Nederland graduate Zach Bass, who comes to Sour Lake from West Brook where he was the associate head coach and offensive assistant for the Bruins. He will replace Dwayne Dubois, who retired in March.