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OCSO deputies speak to an attendant at the Sunoco game room after finding the business to be out of compliance with new game room regulations.

OCSO deputies speak to an attendant at the Sunoco game room after finding the business to be out of compliance with new game room regulations.

Orange County exacts game room exterminations

Scott McLendon
Thursday, April 28, 2022
As veritable vice-enticing venues that act as habitats for all manner of criminal behavior from human to drug trafficking, illegal game rooms in Orange County might be on the brink of extinction after a set of August 2021 ordinances armed the sheriff’s office with stiffer restrictions regarding the...
David Bernsen and Jim Gilligan

David Bernsen and Jim Gilligan

LU baseball to honor three legends May 7

Chad Cooper
Thursday, April 28, 2022
The Lamar University baseball program has a robust history, which dates back to humble beginnings when the team was first commissioned in 1967. Three Lamar greats, Jim Gilligan, David Bernsen and Kevin Millar, who have already had their jerseys retired – No. 29, No. 25 and No.
Julian Primeaux Band

Julian Primeaux Band

Live music schedule for April 28-May 4

Chad Cooper
Thursday, April 28, 2022
April 28-May 4 Brick & Barley (Orange) Wed., May 4: Rusty James   Blue Martini (Golden Nugget) Fri., April 29: Hip Deep Fri., April 30: Hip Deep   Courville’s Thurs., May 5: Grady Spencer & The Work   Dylan’s (Port Arthur) Thurs., April 28: JP Primeaux Fri., April 29: Music Box Sat.
Albert Nolen

Albert Nolen

Out & About with Albert April 28-May 4

Albert Nolen
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Honoring our best Lamar University hosted one of their most prestigious events, the Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner, last Saturday evening at the Event Center in the Mary and John Gray Library. Shannon Figueroa welcomed the honorees, family and friends.
Katherine Colley (Grand Duchess), Sarah Foxworth (2nd Lady in Waiting), Queen Christianna McAfee, King Mark Fertitta, Hanna Jenkins (1st Lady in Waiting) and Morgan Miles (3rd Lady in Waiting)

Katherine Colley (Grand Duchess), Sarah Foxworth (2nd Lady in Waiting), Queen Christianna McAfee, King Mark Fertitta, Hanna Jenkins (1st Lady in Waiting) and Morgan Miles (3rd Lady in Waiting)

PHOTOS: Neches River Festival Coronation & Ball

Chad Cooper
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Where: Julie Rogers Theatre/Civic Center Photos by Jordan Gaspard
Chonda Pierce

Chonda Pierce

Interview with comedian Chonda Pierce

Chad Cooper
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Emmy-nominated and best-selling comedian Chonda Pierce will perform at the Jefferson Theatre (345 Fannin St.) on Friday, April 29, at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $29 and can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com.
Buckstin Brewing Company seeks Beaumont expansion

Buckstin Brewing Company seeks Beaumont expansion

Buckstin Brewing plans Beaumont establishment

Scott McLendon
Monday, April 25, 2022
A Nederland brewery is looking to expand into Beaumont, according to a proposal set to appear before the city council at its April 26 meeting. Buckstin Brewing Company founder Gabrielle Blanco has applied for a specific use permit that would allow her to establish a brewpub at 6280 Phelan Blvd.
Richard Moises Arguello, 29

Richard Moises Arguello, 29

Nederland man accused of trying to sell drugs at Louisiana truck stop

News Staff
Friday, April 22, 2022
According to the Lake Charles American Press, a Nederland man was arrested April 20, after trying to sell drugs at a truck stop off Interstate 10 in Jeff Davis Parish at Peto’s Truck Stop in Roanoke, Louisiana, which is approximately 60 mins from the Texas/Louisiana border.
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