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Albert Nolen

Albert Nolen

Out & About with Albert Mar. 10-16

What a night for the Junior League of Beaumont as they hosted the sixth annual “Dancing With the Stars of Southeast Texas” fundraiser last Friday evening at the Civic Center. Kudos to JLB President Brenna Rodriguez along with chairs Carly Shelander and Emily Wilson and co-chair Allison Wright.
Aerial view of Nederland Heritage Festival

Aerial view of Nederland Heritage Festival

Popular Nederland Heritage Festival returns

One of the most anticipated festivals of the year welcomes thousands of friends and neighbors of Southeast Texas to the annual Nederland Heritage Festival, which is held in the heart of Nederland on March 15-20 and features fun, entertainment, music, crafts and carnival rides, as well as a...
David Starr

David Starr

Live music schedule for March 10-16

March 10-17 Brick & Barley (Orange) Wed., March 16: Dani LaCour   Blue Martini (Golden Nugget) Fri., March 11: Satellite Sat., March 12: Satellite Sun, March 13: Jarvis & The Gents   Dylan’s (Port Arthur) Thurs., March 10: Ezra Pedraza Fri., March 11: Primo Sat.
Candlebox

Candlebox

Interview with Kevin Martin of Candlebox

Seattle rockers Candlebox, who are known for their No. 1 singles “Change,” “You,” “Cover Me” and “Far Behind,” will perform at the Grand Event Center inside the Golden Nugget in nearby Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Friday, March 11, at 8:30 p.m.
Jones

Jones

Matricidal man sentenced to 30 years

Jefferson County Criminal District Attorney Bob Wortham announced today that a 43-year-old man was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Christopher Ray Jones, 43, was sentenced by Criminal District Judge John B.
Neches Brewing Company

Neches Brewing Company

Neches Brewing Company bartender on trial for felony theft

A trial began March 8 accusing a former Neches Brewing Company employee of using her position to steal money from the brewery.  Chelsea Fountain, 29, one of Neches Brewing Company’s first hires according to its owner, entered a plea of not guilty Tuesday morning in Judge Raquel West’s courtroom.
St. Joseph’s Day volunteers rolling biscotti: Mary Jo Cacioppo, Rose Ann Brocato, Ann Rothkamm, Stephanie Roberts, Diane Tweedie, Eleanor Means, Margaret Bood, Kate Jabbia and Carolyn Allen. Cacioppo, the event’s most senior volunteer at 92 years young, said that she has been making cookies for St. Joseph Altars since she was a child – taught by her mother and aunts.

St. Joseph’s Day volunteers rolling biscotti: Mary Jo Cacioppo, Rose Ann Brocato, Ann Rothkamm, Stephanie Roberts, Diane Tweedie, Eleanor Means, Margaret Bood, Kate Jabbia and Carolyn Allen. Cacioppo, the event’s most senior volunteer at 92 years young, said that she has been making cookies for St. Joseph Altars since she was a child – taught by her mother and aunts.

Basilica back with in-person celebration

After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic, Southeast Texas’ traditional St. Joseph’s Day celebration at the St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica is back to in-person revelry for its 20th year of serving up great food and great fellowship on Friday, March 18. According to St.
Nelly concert photo by Chad Cooper

Nelly concert photo by Chad Cooper

Mardi Gras – 'a huge success'

Partygoers patiently waited two long years to celebrate the return of Mardi Gras Southeast Texas to downtown Beaumont. While Mother Nature wasn’t as cooperative as organizers would have liked, thousands caught the excitement, along with plenty of beads, as well.
448 Orleans Street

448 Orleans Street

Mural Festival begins in Beaumont

City buildings are coming to life as 17 artists participating in Beaumont's Mural Festival have officially started working on their masterpieces. The flourishing mural scene is about to take center stage as they transform Beaumont into one of the most colorful cities in Texas right before your eyes.