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Alleged predator investigated for filing for rent reimbursement

During the months he sat in jail charged with a bevy of crimes including sexual assault, aggravated assault and indecency with a child, a review of Rental Assistance program applications shows suspected predator Billy Woolley was also seeking money from the government for rent allegedly owed to him...

Live music calendar for Feb. 24-March 2

Feb. 24-March 2   Brick & Barley (Orange) Wed., March 2: Ryan Lee MC   Blue Martini (Golden Nugget) Fri., Feb. 25: Jukebox Heroes Sat., Feb. 26: Jukebox Heroes Sun. Feb. 27: Jarvis & The Gents   Dylan’s (Port Arthur) Thurs., Feb. 17: Caleb Williams Fri., Feb. 18: Aaron & Jairo Sat.

Interview with 'America's Got Talent' stars - The Clairvoyants

“America’s Got Talent” stars Amélie van Tass and Thommy Ten, better known as The Clairvoyants, will perform at the Grand Event Center inside the Golden Nugget in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Friday, Feb. 25, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15-$25 and can be purchased online at goldennugget.com.

Beaumont to host Mural Fest on March 5-6

In 2021, Texas Monthly said Beaumont was brimming with beautiful murals and quietly boosting its public art scene. Since its inception in 2017, the Downtown Mural project has brought a dozen murals to the city, mainly as a way to dress up the historic downtown.

Crystal Gayle to perform June 17 at Jefferson Theatre

Grammy Award-winning country artist Crystal Gayle will perform at the Historic Jefferson Theatre on Friday, June 17, at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster.com. Prices start at $35.

Teens target of new TxDOT campaign

With vehicle crashes continuing to be the leading cause of death for U.S. teenagers, TxDOT’s “Teen Click IT or Ticket” campaign is urging teens to buckle up in every seat for every ride.

Drunk driver strikes patrolling policeman

While allegedly driving drunk on Interstate 10, a 30-year-old Beaumont resident struck a Beaumont Police Department (BPD) patrol unit and officer who had stopped to assist a man walking in the roadway at about 4 a.m. Feb. 18.

Port of Beaumont starts project construction

The Port of Beaumont Board of Commissioners approved a $57.3 million construction bid for a project aimed at increasing the port’s general cargo handling capacity by more than 15%.

Antiques expert to speak at McFaddin Ward House March 10

The McFaddin-Ward House will host antiques expert Harry Rinker March 10-11. Rinker hosted Collector Inspector on HGTV and appeared in several other HGTV specials, according to a release.

Whiskey Myers to perform at Southeast Texas Crawfish Festival at Ford Park

Get ready to peel some crawfish and jam to some fantastic music at the inaugural Southeast Texas Crawfish Festival on Saturday, April 23, at Ford Park. Headlining the event at Ford Pavilion is the popular Southern rock/country band Whiskey Myers.