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Up, up and away
News Staff
Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is slated to host its inaugural Hot Air Balloon Glo Festival on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 5-10 p.m.
Friday, August 30, 2024
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LU upgrades Wi-Fi for Cardinal Village connectivity
News Staff
Lamar University has announced a major overhaul of its Wi-Fi network in Cardinal Village, enhancing connectivity with cutting-edge technology.
Friday, August 30, 2024
Willie Nelson
Country music icon Willie Nelson sets Beaumont performance date
Chad Cooper
Willie Nelson & Family are coming to Doggett Ford Pavilion for a concert to remember - Sunday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m.Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 30, at noon via doggettfordpark.com or the Doggett Ford Park Box Office (5115 Interstate 10 South) in Beaumont.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Hardin County officials are looking to place LED signs, similar to this one in Orange County, throughout the county.
County moves to make community connection with lighted displays
Dannie Oliveaux
Hardin County residents could soon see several LED public information digital signs on display throughout the community. Aug.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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LU invites community to support fourth annual Red Day
News Staff
Lamar University (LU) will host the fourth annual Red Day virtual giving campaign on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 17 and 18. The university will “Paint the Town Red” in celebration of this special fundraising event.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Daniel and Mandi Leblanc
Accused terrorizer freed on half-million-dollar bond
News Staff
An Orange County man charged with terroristic threat against Speaker of the House Dade Phelan has been released on bond from the Jefferson County Correctional Facility, according to the jail’s inmate roster.Daniel Troy Leblanc, 44, of Orange, was released Aug.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Downtown Beaumont streets remain closed as the Gilbert Building owner asks for more time to make repairs.
Beaumont barricades remain in battle for downtown road access
News Staff
Beaumont City Council’s decision to not demolish the fire-ravaged Gilbert Building in the center of downtown has resulted in continued closure of the surrounding streets – much to the dismay of motorists rerouted through a maze of twists and turns to navigate the public pathway, as well as business...
Monday, August 26, 2024
Byars
Silsbee’s ‘Twisted Performance’ owner arrested for child sex crimes
Dannie Oliveaux
A Hardin County business owner has been released on a $600,000 bond after he was arrested and charged with child sex crimes. According to the Hardin County Jail Booking Report, Richard Derrick Byars, 39, of Silsbee, was arrested Aug.
Monday, August 26, 2024
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LSCPA celebrates start of $16.68M renovation
News Staff
With nearly 60 years of dust collected on the floor of the Madison Monroe Educational Building at Lamar State College Port Arthur, a new era for the historic facility started Aug. 15. LSCPA administrators celebrated with a brick-breaking ceremony as the state-funded $16.
Monday, August 26, 2024
Hudnall
Open call seeks state poet laureate, musicians and visual artists
News Staff
On behalf of the Texas Legislature, the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) is seeking nominations for the positions of 2025 and 2026 State Poet Laureate, State Musician classical genre, State Musician nonclassical genre, State Artist two-dimensional media (i.e.
Friday, August 23, 2024