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Annual celebration slated for 2023

Southeast Texas’ Gift of Life (GOL) announced the Champagne & Ribs “Party of the Year” set for Thursday, March 9, 2023, when it will recognize five distinguished honorees: Bishop Emeritus Curtis Guillory, investment advisor and prostate cancer survivor Brad Klein, Chairman of TGS and member of the...

Infusion center shutters as 'surprising success'

After hosting approximately 8,000 potentially life-saving infusions for Southeast Texans who suffered COVID-19 symptoms, the area’s Regional Infusion Center closed March 11 after “serving its purpose.

Bevil Oaks mayor thanks DD6 for drainage improvements

Every year, Southeast Texans brace themselves as hurricane season begins, praying their homes will be spared when the inevitable storms come.

Legend at Longhorn

Hollywood cowboy Forrie J. Smith, of “Yellowstone” fame, will be at Longhorn Liquor,  3939 Dowlen Road #12 in Beaumont, autographing bottles of the whiskey that bears his mark on Saturday, March 26, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Survey success would enhance local internet access

With a goal to “close the digital divide” of Southeast Texans in Orange, Jefferson, Hardin and Orange counties, the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) is asking members of the community to participate in a survey with real-world funding implications attached.

Messina named LU Distinguished Alumni

Lamar University announced the recipients of the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award on March 3.

Editorial: Delusions of grandeur mix with just plain delusions

In August 2020, when The Examiner revealed a year-long deal worked out among Jefferson County Commissioners to sell the Ford Park Entertainment Complex to a wanna-be casino owner out of Port Arthur without even knowing the appraised value of the public commodity was contrary to Texas law, that...

King's sets sting for Pharma fraudster

A pharmaceutical sting operation at King’s Pharmacy last November nabbed what the business owner says is the latest in a history of Houston-based fraud efforts; a Jefferson County grand jury indicted the 21-year-old accused actor March 2.

PHOTOS: Junior League of Beaumont’s ‘Dancing With the Stars of Southeast Texas’

Where: Beaumont Civic Center Photos by Brandon Gouthier

Out & About with Albert March 17-23

Lamar University Friends of the Arts presents Le Grand Bal 2022 fundraiser on March 26. Chaired by Laura and Craig Escamilla, this year’s theme is “LU in the Sky with Diamonds,” a psychedelic celebration of the Beatles supporting LU fine arts programs.