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Gulf Coast now ‘Hydrogen Hub’

U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) announced this past week that the Department of Energy (DOE) has selected Southeast Texas for the Gulf Coast Hydrogen Hub (HyVelocity H2Hub) and will be allotted up to $1.

Chamber winners honored at Annual Meeting

The Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce presented several awards at its Annual Meeting on Oct. 10 at the Beaumont Civic Center. The award winners were: • Spindletop Award – Texas Coffee • Dr.

Beaumont finalizes charter change proposals for November ballot

The city of Beaumont Charter Review Committee met a total of five times between May and July to gather their recommendations for city charter adjustments, most notably the recommendation of extending terms, enacting term limits, and eliminating unnecessary language in the charter, according to a...

Sip and Stroll through Shangri La

Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center invites the public to experience the gardens in a different light during Sip and Stroll on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 5-8 p.m.

Stolen school district money expected by the year 9823

In just under a year’s time, of the more than $1 million in restitution that contract electrician Calvin Gary Walker was ordered to pay the Beaumont Independent School District (BISD) for felony fraud committed on the public entity, the working businessowner has ponied up just $150 – or about $10...

Vidor city manager reinstated after six-week investigation

Vidor City Manager Robbie Hood was reinstated to work pursuant to a 5-0 vote by the City Council during its Oct. 12 regular meeting.

St. Anne celebrates 45th annual Halloween Carnival

St. Anne Catholic School announced that the much-anticipated arrival of its 45th annual Halloween Carnival will take place Oct. 28, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at its Beaumont campus, 375 N 11th St. The theme for this year is Dia De Los Muertos.

In Memoriam: Allison Julia Nathan Getz

Allison Julia Nathan Getz peacefully passed away on Monday, October 10, 2023, at her home in Beaumont, Texas. Allison was born on April 21, 1960 in Austin, Texas to Iris and Jerry Nathan.

Elite Fishing films Discovery Channel episode in PA

Anglers converged on the Holiday Home (formerly Holiday Inn) conference room in Port Arthur on Oct. 10 – 12 to land what they hope will be the winning fish during three days of four-man competitions on the Elite Fishing League.