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Legacy of Generosity: YMBL and ‘Mattress Mack’ unite for community impact

As the season of giving takes center stage, the Young Men’s Business League (YMBL) of Beaumont found it perfectly fitting to host one of the region’s most renowned philanthropists and inspirational figures, Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, as the guest speaker during the annual YMBL Members Welcome...

Gavin DeGraw to headline CHRISTUS Gala

Gavin DeGraw will captivate audiences at the 42nd annual CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Foundation Gala. The Grammy Award-nominated and multi- platinum singer-songwriter will lead a night of meaningful impact Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Beaumont Civic Center.

Beaumont blames Mardi Gras of SETX for split

After dedicating more than a halfmillion dollars of taxpayer money to ensure Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas’ success over the past few years, city of Beaumont officials released in a prepared statement, the municipality will not partner with the event provider for the 2025 local edition of Mardi...

Lamar University announces massive baseball upgrade

Pending approval of the Texas State University System Board of Regents on Thursday, Nov. 21, Lamar University will be constructing a new state-of-art building at Vincent-Beck Stadium due to an elite gift from Teri and Glen Morgan, according to the TSUS Board of Regents agenda.

Beaumont Children’s Museum proposes collaboration with Downtown Library

Executive Director Amanda Yarbrough with the Beaumont Children’s Museum was the first of many to address City Council at the Nov. 5 meeting, opening the discussion and asking council to consider allowing the museum to move into a collaborative space with the Downtown Library at 801 Pearl St.

Chamber exec that resigned amid health issues lands gig in San Angelo

Roughly two months after resigning as president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, citing a significant health issue that necessitated his full attention, Steve Ahlenius has landed gig with a nearby Chamber of Commerce – with no reported medical...

Lead pipe replacement needed in Beaumont homes

Beginning Oct. 16, provisions of the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Requirements went into effect in addition to previous lead and copper rule requirements. Water departments were required to submit initial service line inventory reports to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) by Oct.

Councilman announces intent to not seek re-election

Giving any potential contender plenty of time to run for the vacated seat, Beaumont Ward 1 Councilmember Taylor Neild announced he will not seek re-election to his seat, which is up for vote in May 2025.

Phelan preps for prosperous 2025

Nov. 12, the first day members of the Texas House could pre-file legislation for the upcoming 89th Legislature, Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan issued a statement regarding reserved low bill numbers and other proactive initiatives to ensure a collaborative and productive session.