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Event flyer, courtesy image.

Event flyer, courtesy image.

City of Beaumont to host Lion Dance event Feb. 19

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The City of Beaumont welcomes the community to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a dynamic Lion Dance performance in the heart of downtown on Thursday, February 19 from 5-6 p.m. at the Riverfront Park.
Event flyer, courtesy image.

Event flyer, courtesy image.

Silsbee Women's Club to hold fashion luncheon event Feb. 28

News Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
The Silsbee Women's Club will host its first annual fashion show and luncheon event, "It's Tea Sippin' Time in Texas" Feb. 28 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Silsbee Methodist Church.The event will have door prizes from our  local businesses, along with raffles.
2026 Stark Reading Contest County Final winners from left to right: Devan Eason (Orangefield), Brynlee South (Orangefield), Austin Hathaway (Bridge City), Madeleine Doyle (Bridge City)

2026 Stark Reading Contest County Final winners from left to right: Devan Eason (Orangefield), Brynlee South (Orangefield), Austin Hathaway (Bridge City), Madeleine Doyle (Bridge City)

Stark Foundation announces its 2026 contest winners

News Staff
Monday, February 16, 2026
The Board of Directors and administrative staff of Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation announced the winners of the 2026 County Final of the Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation.On Feb.
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Event flyer, courtesy image.

Mardi Gras Southeast Texas treasure hunt begins Feb. 10

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
As part of the Mardi Gras Southeast Texas event Febuary 13-15, organizers have announced the clue times and initial hints for its annual treasure hunt. The hunt starts Febuary 10 at 7 p.m. and ends the following Sunday. Each day, there will be clue times for additional hints.
Event flyer, courtesy image.

Event flyer, courtesy image.

Doggett Ford Park to host annual Mardi Gras celebration Feb. 13-15

News Staff
Monday, February 9, 2026
Doggett Ford Park will hosts its annual Mardi Gras Southeast Texas celebration event, from February 13-15. The event will have multiple days of parades, food vendors and activities for whole family. The schedule of the parades is as follows"Friday, February 13: ExxonMobil Krewe Parade at 7:45 p.m.
Caroline Gilbert Hinchee House

Caroline Gilbert Hinchee House

Western Style Bingo to benefit local nonprofit

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The Caroline Gilbert Hinchee House will host a western style bingo to raise funds for the Hinchee house restoration Saturday, Feb. 7, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the VFW Hall on 1882 Park St. in Beaumont. (Next door to the Hinchee House).
Full wind ensemble, courtesy photo.

Full wind ensemble, courtesy photo.

LU musical production on show this weekend

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The Lamar University Wind Ensemble has been honored with an invitation to perform before the Texas Music Educators Association’s (TMEA) 2026 clinic/convention in San Antonio. They will present a local preview of this upcoming concert at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, in the Julie Rogers Theatre.
The BTA will host ‘Super Bowl Sunday Hiking’ Feb. 8 at 2 p.m.

The BTA will host ‘Super Bowl Sunday Hiking’ Feb. 8 at 2 p.m.

BTA to host ‘Super Bowl Sunday Hiking’ event Feb. 8

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The Big Thicket Association invites the public to lace up their hiking boots and celebrate the Super Bowl Sunday in a healthy, fun way with a “Super Bowl Sunday Hiking” event at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at Kirby Nature Trail, FM 420 in Kountze.
The Master's Men, courtesy image.

The Master's Men, courtesy image.

Master’s Men farewell concert scheduled

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The Master’s Men will sing their final farewell Saturday, March 7, at the Silsbee High School Auditorium, 1575 Hwy 96 N.The group started in 1995 with three different groups from First Baptist Church Silsbee after singing together at a church member’s funeral.
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