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March 7: Chloe Doyle (2nd Place in Declamation), Jackson Pachar (1st Place in Declamation), Ava Gassen (1st Place in Interpretive Reading) and India Bonnette (2nd Place in Interpretive Reading).

March 7: Chloe Doyle (2nd Place in Declamation), Jackson Pachar (1st Place in Declamation), Ava Gassen (1st Place in Interpretive Reading) and India Bonnette (2nd Place in Interpretive Reading).

Winners announced in the 118th Stark Reading Contest

News Staff
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Over the past five weeks, local finalists have participated in the last rounds of the 118th Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation, a program sponsored by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation.
Vietnam veteran statues.

Vietnam veteran statues.

'Thank a Vietnam veteran'

News Staff
Thursday, March 24, 2022
“Join the nation – thank a Vietnam veteran:” It’s the mantra for the March 29 Vietnam War Veterans Day celebrations taking place nationwide, as well as for the celebration being held in Beaumont.
Traffic light.

Traffic light.

City readies remedy for red light blues

Scott McLendon
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Catching every red light on the route home from work may soon be a frustration of the past for Beaumont commuters, as city engineers plan to boost traffic efficiency this year and next by installing adaptive traffic signals on several city-spanning thoroughfares.
An aerial photo of the South Texas State Fair

An aerial photo of the South Texas State Fair

YMBL fair features fun and flair

News Staff
Thursday, March 24, 2022
It’s the hottest ticket in town – and it comes with free access to Las Vegas flair and fan favorite rodeo fun – when the YMBL South Texas State Fair opens this week through April 3. The YMBL South Texas State Fair has been an extraordinary experience for locals and visitors nearly eight decades.
Rodeo

Rodeo

Rodeo returns to YMBL South Texas State Fair this weekend

Chad Cooper
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Rodeo roots date back to the 16th century when the Spanish conquistadors and Spanish-Mexican settlers introduced the propagation of horses and cattle in the Southwest. Skills of the range cowboy led to competitive contests that eventually resulted in standard events for rodeo.
New Edition

New Edition

Live music schedule for March 24-30

News Staff
Thursday, March 24, 2022
March 24-30 Brick & Barley (Orange) Wed., March 30: Johnny Jimenez   Blue Martini (Golden Nugget) Fri., March 25: The Vermillionaires Sat., March 26: The Slags Sun., March 27: Jarvis & The Gents   Dylan’s (Port Arthur) Thurs., March 24: Johnny Jimenez Fri.
BPD

BPD

BPD investigates two traffic fatalities

Scott McLendon
Monday, March 21, 2022
Following a pair of fatal car crashes that happened hours apart Wednesday, March 16, the Beaumont Police Department (BPD) announced an investigation into the incidents. Beaumont police responded to the first major crash in the 3500 block of North Major Drive at about 7:22 p.m. Wednesday, March 16.
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