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Dr. Sandra Cesario, Ph.D. Program Director and tenured professor in the College of Nursing at Texas Women's University in Houston

Dr. Sandra Cesario, Ph.D. Program Director and tenured professor in the College of Nursing at Texas Women's University in Houston

Cancer claiming lives of women under 30: A mother's love story

Jennifer Johnson
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Cancer screening in women just entering adulthood is often overlooked during the best of times and, with a global pandemic still raging into its second year of transmission, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is warning that screening rates for deadly cervical cancer has dipped even...
Chart of Beaumont-area COVID cases over time.

Chart of Beaumont-area COVID cases over time.

More COVID, less drugs

Scott McLendon
Thursday, January 27, 2022
As hundreds of Southeast Texans test positive daily with the Omicron variant reportedly responsible for more than 99% of new cases, COVID-19 mitigation and treatment options continue to emerge and evolve. Even as 590 Beaumont-area residents tested positive from Jan. 23 to 26, the U.S.
Albert Nolen

Albert Nolen

Out & About with Albert for Jan. 27

Albert Nolen
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Mardi Gras season is inching closer and closer. This year’s Mardi Gras Brunch has been announced for Sunday, Feb. 27, at the Downtown Event Centre featuring our own master musician Jimmy Simmons.
Music Box

Music Box

Live music calendar for Jan. 27-Feb. 2

Chad Cooper
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Jan. 27-Feb. 2   Blue Martini (Golden Nugget) Fri., Jan. 28: Jukebox Heroes Sat., Jan. 29: Jukebox Heroes Sun., Jan. 30: Jarvis & The Gents   Doc’s Yardhouse (Nederland) Fri., Jan. 28: Music Box Sat., Jan. 29: Chris Hantz   Dylan’s (Port Arthur) Thurs., Jan. 27: Johnny Jimenez Fri.
Edison Plaza undergoing changes

Edison Plaza undergoing changes

Attorney’s office takes over building façade

Jennifer Johnson
Thursday, January 27, 2022
The Provost Umphrey law firm is moving its office to the Edison Plaza this spring, with crews now working on installing the firm’s name atop the downtown Beaumont building. Once complete, the signage would be visible to motorists facing both downtown and Interstate 10.
Julia Phelan, Natalie Simon and Gabi Angel

Julia Phelan, Natalie Simon and Gabi Angel

Start the festival season with a fun 5K

Chad Cooper
Thursday, January 27, 2022
By Chad Cooper Entertainment Editor The Neches River Festival was first envisioned in the spring of 1947 and two years later, the first festival debuted in Beaumont in May of 1949.
Pour Brothers

Pour Brothers

Pour Brothers Brewery closing down

News Staff
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Located in downtown Beaumont at 585 Wall St., Pour Brothers Brewery announced via their Facebook page that the brewery will close Jan. 30. "It is with a heavy heart that we announce Sunday, January 30th will be Pour Brother's last day of business.
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