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LU upgrades Wi-Fi for Cardinal Village connectivity

News Staff

Friday, August 30, 2024

Lamar University has announced a major overhaul of its Wi-Fi network in Cardinal Village, enhancing connectivity with cutting-edge technology.

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Country music icon Willie Nelson sets Beaumont performance date

Chad Cooper

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

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.“We are thrilled to add another great...

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

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Hardin County residents could soon see several LED public information digital signs on display throughout the community.

LU invites community to support fourth annual Red Day

News Staff

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

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.

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Accused terrorizer freed on half-million-dollar bond

News Staff

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

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. 15 on a $500,000 bond posted through A...

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

Monday, August 26, 2024

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...

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Silsbee’s ‘Twisted Performance’ owner arrested for child sex crimes

Dannie Oliveaux

Monday, August 26, 2024

A Hardin County business owner has been released on a $600,000 bond after he was arrested and charged with child sex crimes.

LSCPA celebrates start of $16.68M renovation

News Staff

Monday, August 26, 2024

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.

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Open call seeks state poet laureate, musicians and visual artists

News Staff

Friday, August 23, 2024

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., painting, photography), and State...

Leak impacts Nederland residential water

News Staff

Friday, August 23, 2024

Early in the morning of Aug. 18, the city of Nederland experienced a severe water leak on Nederland Avenue near the DD7 canal, the city advised residents. Temporary repairs were completed the same day, with crews completing the repair Aug. 19.

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