Out & About

Out & About with Albert April 27-May 3

All hail Queen Neches   Josie Broussard, daughter of Monica and Jimmy Broussard, who was escorted by Vincent Mazzola, was crowned Queen of the 75th Neches River Festival last Saturday evening at the Julie Rogers Theatre.

PHOTOS: NRF Premier Party

What: NRF Premier Party Where: Home of Dawn & Gene Isabell Courtesy photos

Out & About with Albert April 20-26

NRF 75 has arrived King Neches LXXV Steve McGrade and First Lady Nancy McGlade will reign over the diamond anniversary of the Neches River Festival LXXV festivities.

PHOTOS: Neches River Festival LXXV King’s Arrival

What: Neches River Festival LXXV King’s Arrival Where: Downtown Event Centre Photos by Jordan Gaspard

Out & About with Albert April 13-19

What an honor Jeff Branick was named Neches River Festival LXXV Citizen of the Year. What an incredible and deserving honor! By the time you are reading this column the identity of King Neches LXXV has been announced, Steve McGrade.

PHOTOS: Lamar University’s Le Grand Bal

What: Lamar University’s Le Grand Bal Where: Dishman Art Museum/Setzer Center Photos by Brandon Gouthier

Out & About with Albert April 6-12

Neches River Festival season The LXXV Neches River Festival season is upon us and the 75th Social Chair Ashley Bryan has spent the last year preparing for one of our town’s biggest events.

PHOTOS: Gift of Life’s ‘Champagne & Ribs’

What: Gift of Life’s ‘Champagne & Ribs’ Where: Civic Center Photos by Brandon Gouthier

Out & About with Albert March 30-April 5

Oh so grand Lamar University’s 100-year Centennial LU Celebration Le Grand Bal was held last Saturday evening.

Junior League of Beaumont’s ‘Dancing with the Stars of Southeast Texas’

What: Junior League of Beaumont’s ‘Dancing with the Stars of Southeast Texas’ Where: Civic Center Photos by Brandon Gouthier