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Ford Park announces Koe Wetzel concert Oct. 29

Some artists break one or two rules. Koe Wetzel breaks pretty much all of them. The Texas-born singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer will perform at Ford Arena on Friday, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Friday, July 1, at 10 a.m. via ticketmaster.com.

Liverpool Legends set performance date at Jefferson Theatre

Beatlemaniacs can rejoice as the Liverpool Legends return to Beaumont on Saturday, Aug. 28, at the Jefferson Theatre. Tickets go on sale Thursday, July 1, at 10 a.m. via ticketmaster.com. All tickets for the previous postponed shows will be honored for this performance.

Symphony to perform inside Julie Rogers Theatre on July 4

Due to weather concerns, the Symphony of Southeast Texas will move their outdoor performance from the Downtown Event Centre to inside the Julie Rogers Theatre on Sunday, July 4. Doors open for the free concert at 7 p.m. The fireworks will be in full view as patrons leave the concert.

Project Safe Neighborhoods helps nab PA criminal

A Port Arthur man has pleaded guilty to a federal firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei Monday. Jarrel Jakeem Joseph, 25, pleaded guilty to receipt of a firearm while under indictment before U.S. District Judge Michael J. Truncale.

BPD announces Fourth of July plans

Sunday, July 4, Independence Day, Beaumont will host the 35th Annual Fourth of July Celebration, closing several roads.  As such, a few downtown thoroughfares will be closed Sunday morning before the festivities begin, according to a news release from the Beaumont Police Department (BPD).

BPD seeks help solving murder

Beaumont Police Department (BPD) detectives have asked for the public's assistance for information about a June 16 homicide victim, including the whereabouts of his missing car.

Accused rapist out on bond he “couldn’t afford”

A former Lamar University track athlete charged for raping a 14-year-old in 2019 posted bond June 22 after telling a Jefferson County judge June 21 he lacked the wherewithal to post 10% of his $100,000 bond.

Getting down with Old West Smoke Company

Kansas City, Memphis, North Carolina, South Carolina all claim their barbeque is the best. While all good, nothing compares to BBQ in the Lone Star State where the flavor is perfect and the mesquite smoke sticks to your clothes.

Jefferson County doctor sentenced to federal prison

A physician practicing in Beaumont has been sentenced to prison for federal health care fraud violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei June 24. Grigoriy T. Rodonaia, 45, of Port Neches, Texas, was convicted by a jury on Nov.

Truck on fire on I-10

An 18-wheeler on fire on Interstate 10 west bound near the downtown Beaumont exit had traffic at a standstill leading into the lunch hour on June 24.  According to police, the incident reported around 11:30 a.m. is being considered a Major Hazmat crash.