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Coldplay (Photo by Chad Cooper)

Coldplay (Photo by Chad Cooper)

Concert photos: Coldplay wows NRG Stadium crowd

It was five years ago in 2017 when Coldplay had to cancel a scheduled concert in Houston due a massive flood event taking place by way of Hurricane Harvey.With more than 50,000 fans packed in NRG Stadium on May 8, Coldplay took the massive stage and the rest was history.
David Bernsen, Jim Gilligan and Kevin Millar (Photo by Chad Cooper)

David Bernsen, Jim Gilligan and Kevin Millar (Photo by Chad Cooper)

Lamar baseball honors Millar, Gilligan and Bernsen

The Lamar University baseball program officially celebrated the retirement of three jerseys - No. 29, No. 25 and No. 15 - of those of Jim Gilligan, David Bernsen and Kevin Millage on May 7 at Vincent-Beck Stadium.
Richard P. LeBlanc., Jr.

Richard P. LeBlanc., Jr.

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 during Hurricane Harvey

Red Cross during Hurricane Harvey

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.
People ride a train for Depot Day in Orange

People ride a train for Depot Day in Orange

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 of Beaumont members

Top Ladies of Beaumont members

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.
Shorkey center children and adults.

Shorkey center children and adults.

'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

Family Portrait Luncheon

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.