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YMBL fair features fun and flair

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 returns to YMBL South Texas State Fair this weekend

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.

Live music schedule for March 24-30

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.

Out & About with Albert March 24-30

Groovy baby! It was a Night at the Disco last Friday evening at the Event Centre as CASA of Southeast Texas hosted their annual Justice is Served fundraiser.

PHOTOS: Neches River Festival ‘Mother-Daughter Tea’

WHERE: Home of Ayna and John Pat Parsons Photos by Jordan Gaspard

PHOTOS: Go for the Gold

WHERE: Art Museum of Southeast Texas Photos by John Fulbright

BPD investigates two traffic fatalities

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.

Comedian Lewis Black to perform in Beaumont on Nov. 6

Comedian Lewis Black will bring his "Off the Rails Tour" to the Julie Rogers Theatre in downtown Beaumont on Sunday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. Tickets, which start at $45, can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com beginning Friday, March 25, at 10 a.m.

Houston men charged with Beaumont mail theft

After allegedly traveling from Houston to steal mail from Beaumont residents, two men have been indicted for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, according to U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston.

Sports Snaps: Back-to-back UIL 5A state champions