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Spindletop at Gladys City Boomtown

Spindletop at Gladys City Boomtown

Spindletop anniversary

For over 40 years, Gladys City has given visitors a glimpse into life in the historic Spindletop oil field circa 1901.
La Soiree FantaSea Honoring the Port of Beaumont on January 29, 2022 at the Beaumont Civic Center

La Soiree FantaSea Honoring the Port of Beaumont on January 29, 2022 at the Beaumont Civic Center

UPDATE: La Soirée postponed until 2023

By Chad Cooper Entertainment Editor UPDATE: Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas Foundation’s annual La Soirée fundraiser has been postponed until next year, when it will be scheduled Jan. 28, 2023.
Rhine was indicted by a federal grand jury on June 2, 2021.

Rhine was indicted by a federal grand jury on June 2, 2021.

Convenience store criminal sentenced

A Beaumont man has been sentenced to prison for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston Jan. 4. Moses Ray Rhine, Jr., 21, pleaded guilty on Aug.
The Beaumont Public Health Department is administering COVID-19 vaccinations by appointment only, and applicants can register online at beaumonttexas.gov. Those who are unable to access the website are asked to call (409) 550-2536 for further assistance.

The Beaumont Public Health Department is administering COVID-19 vaccinations by appointment only, and applicants can register online at beaumonttexas.gov. Those who are unable to access the website are asked to call (409) 550-2536 for further assistance.

Beaumont confirms 439 COVID-19 cases Jan. 4

The Beaumont Public Health Department announced 439 COVID-19 case confirmations among Beaumont-area residents Jan. 4. According to the news release, 439 residents tested positive Tuesday, Jan. 4, while 994 tested positive between New Year's Eve and Jan. 3.
A nurse administers a COVID-19 vaccine

A nurse administers a COVID-19 vaccine

Beaumont confirms 994 COVID-19 cases NYE weekend

The Beaumont Public Health Department announced 994 COVID-19 case confirmations among Beaumont-area residents between New Year’s Eve and Jan. 3. According to the news release, 397 residents tested positive Monday, Jan. 3, while 238 tested positive Jan. 2 and 175 tested positive New Year’s Day.
A rendering of the future site

A rendering of the future site

CHRISTUS announces Orange mini-medical campus

Denver-based NexCore Group, a national healthcare, life sciences and senior housing real estate developer, and CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System today announced their plans to begin the initial development phase of the Gisela Houseman Medical Campus (GHMC).
COVID vaccinations are available at a number of local medical facilities

COVID vaccinations are available at a number of local medical facilities

Beaumont confirms nearly 400 new COVID cases Dec. 30

After averaging more than 100 new COVID-19 cases each day over the past week, the Beaumont Public Health Department confirmed 394 confirmed COVID-19 cases Thursday, Dec. 30.
Stephen Angelle

Stephen Angelle

Crime News: December 30, 2021

Beaumont Police search for murder suspect Police in Beaumont are investigating a shooting a that left one man dead and another injured. Beaumont Police Department (BPD) officers responded to the Citgo at 2050 S. Major Drive in reference to a shooting victim.
Catching reds like this one on Sabine Lake has been good lately, with one of the best lures being a red shad Assassin rigged up on a 1/4 ounce jig head.

Catching reds like this one on Sabine Lake has been good lately, with one of the best lures being a red shad Assassin rigged up on a 1/4 ounce jig head.

Major League Fishing to have first tourney of the season n Sam Rayburn

The 2022 professional bass fishing season will launch early next year, with the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Stop 1 at Sam Rayburn Lake, Jan. 27-30. Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s largest tournament fishing organization, and Bally’s Corporation, a leading U.S.