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Comedian Eddie B returns to Jefferson Theatre on June 26

Eddie B is back with the "Teachers Only Summer Break Tour" at the Jefferson Theatre on Saturday, June 26, at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 21, at 10 a.m. online at ticketmaster.com.

Provost Umphrey Law Firm to sponsor a free night at the South Texas State Fair

Provost Umphrey Law Firm, LLP is sponsoring a night of free admission for YMBL’s South Texas State Fair on Monday, May 24, with gates opening at 5 p.m. The 10-day fair officially opens Thursday, May 20 through Sunday, May 30 at Ford Park (5115 Interstate 10 South) in Beaumont.

Kelly's Weatherly to play softball at Dallas Christian College

Kelly High School senior Rhionnon Weatherly signed a letter of intent to play softball at Dallas Christian College. Weatherly earned Second Team All-District honors this season and was named Academic All-State as a junior. She also participated in basketball and track and field.

Hamshire-Fannett hires basketball coach

Hamshire-Fannett has a new boys head basketball coach in Adrien Kenebrew. The 1994 graduate of Newton High School comes over from Crosby where he was an assistant coach. Kenebrew replaces Tigee Rideaux, who left in April to become the boys head basketball coach at Class 6A Aldine Nimitz.

BPD seeks help investigating Tyrrell Park ATV accident

Beaumont police detectives are seeking public assistance for information surrounding the ATV/pedestrian crash that occurred at Tyrrell Park on May 8 and claimed the life of a 6-year-old boy.  Detectives have received information that the incident may have been captured on video.

Registration deadline announced for mayoral runoff

The final day to register for Beaumont's June 19 mayoral runoff is Thursday, May 20, announced the Jefferson County Registrar. Jefferson County residents may register in person at the Jefferson County Courthouse at 1149 Pearl St., the Mid-County Tax Office at 4605 Jerry Ware Dr.

CHRISTUS relaxes COVID screening protocols

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System continues to evaluate our policies and procedures as we operate in what we hope is the final phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brunch & Art, an intimate experience at AMSET

The Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET) will host a Membership Brunch on May 23, 2021, with the first seating at 11 a.m. and the second seating at 12:30 p.m. The Membership Brunch with mimosas will be a unique way to experience and join AMSET’s membership.

COVID-19 Funeral Assistance from FEMA

WASHINGTON -- FEMA is accepting applications for funeral assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses. As of Friday, May 7, the agency has received more than 171,000 applications and distributed more than $11.1 million.

Adolescents ages 12 to 15 years now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19 

The Texas Department of State Health Services has notified vaccine providers that they should begin to administer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to adolescents from 12 to 15 years old, in line with federal guidance.