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Lamar celebrates record-breaking enrollment numbers

News Staff

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Lamar University is kicking off its centennial year by celebrating record breaking enrollment numbers, revealing a 10% increase over the previous year for new undergraduate and graduate students.

‘Beaumonsters’ help promote CVB online gift shop

Dannie Oliveaux

Thursday, November 16, 2023

The Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) announced the launch of their online gift shop, GoBeau Gifts, and shared their concept of the Beaumonsters to help promote the store at GoBeauGifts.com.

Beaumont deserves accountability

News Staff

Thursday, November 16, 2023

The recent performance of the mayor and Beaumont City Council majority leaves much to be desired, and it serves as a stark reminder of why this newspaper staunchly opposed Prop A in the recent election.

Rare gold coin in Lamar football coin flip

News Staff

Thursday, November 16, 2023

A century-old, rare gold coin will be used for the coin flip at the Lamar University football game against McNeese State University on Saturday, Nov.18. Lamar is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the school’s founding in 1923 in Beaumont.

Doghouse Open House

Jennifer Johnson

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Beaumont Animal Care, 1884 Pine St. in Beaumont, is opening the doors to the animal shelter for its first-ever after-hours open house event on Nov. 17 from 5 – 7 p.m.

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Comedian/actor Kevin James sets performance date at Golden Nugget in Lake Charles

News Staff

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Comedian/actor Kevin James will perform his “Owls Don’t Walk Tour” at the Grand Event Center inside the Golden Nugget in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Saturday, March 2, at 8 p.m. Tickets for the 21 and older show are $97-$127 (includes fees) and are available for purchase online at goldennugget.

Jim Gaffigan (Photo by Mark Seliger)

Comedian Jim Gaffigan to perform at Julie Rogers Theatre

News Staff

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Seven-time Grammy nominated comedian Jim Gaffigan will bring his "Barely Alive Tour" to the Julie Rogers Theatre on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 7 p.m. Presale tickets are available for purchase online only at ticketmaster.com beginning Thursday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

City tightens rules governing open meetings

Dannie Oliveaux

Friday, November 10, 2023

A small Southeast Texas town recently approved a resolution that would require individuals to notify the city secretary with a written notice of their intent to record future city council meetings. Oct.

Museum launches online radio station that celebrates music, legends

Dannie Oliveaux

Friday, November 10, 2023

The rich musical heritage of the Gulf Coast between Houston and New Orleans can now be heard online worldwide with the launch of Museum of the Gulf Coast Radio, according to Museum Director Tom Neal.

Centered on a century of construction

News Staff

Friday, November 10, 2023

Preservation Texas is inviting the public to participate in the Southeast Texas Regional Preservation Summit, set for Thursday, Nov. 16, at the McFaddinWard House Visitor Center in Beaumont from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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