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Teens target of new TxDOT campaign

With vehicle crashes continuing to be the leading cause of death for U.S. teenagers, TxDOT’s “Teen Click IT or Ticket” campaign is urging teens to buckle up in every seat for every ride.

Port of Beaumont starts project construction

The Port of Beaumont Board of Commissioners approved a $57.3 million construction bid for a project aimed at increasing the port’s general cargo handling capacity by more than 15%.

Abbott visits Beaumont to promote early voting

Texas Governor Greg Abbott made a visit to JW’s Patio in Beaumont Feb. 17 to discuss early voting in the 2022 election. Abbott first said one thing he loves about Southeast Texas is the energy sector, and he said he is running for re-election to “keep safe and secure our energy jobs in Texas.

Capes and Crowns

Kick off the season of the Neches River Festival and Mardi Gras Southeast Texas as the groups come together to present the “Capes & Crowns 5K Run” on Saturday, Feb. 26, on the great lawn of the Event Centre, 700 Crockett Street in downtown Beaumont. The 5K begins at 9 a.m.

Mardi Gras free family fun

The Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET) presents its winter Free Family Arts Day on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

Seven indicted in SETX for transnational drug trafficking

A federal grand jury in Beaumont returned an indictment charging seven individuals with various federal violations related to a complex international drug trafficking conspiracy, U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston announced Feb. 3.

Beaumont Civic Ballet presents The Wizard of Oz

As the late Marsha Woody Zummo had a vision to bring dance to a higher level when she founded the Beaumont Civic Ballet, children’s author L. Frank Baum also shared a vision when he authored “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by blending elements of magic, humor, characters to inspire life lessons.

Back in business

The Southeast Texas COVID-19 infusion clinic is back open as of Tuesday, Feb. 8, according to Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick. “We just got 144 doses of monoclonal antibody therapy and are re-opening immediately and rescheduling patients for infusions,” Branick said just before lunch Tuesday.

Mardi Gras free family fun

The Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET) presents its winter Free Family Arts Day on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

Interview with interim Beaumont City Manager to occur Feb. 8

Pending a decision by the Beaumont City Council, the Beaumont City Communications team will be conducting a live Facebook interview with the chosen Interim City Manager candidate immediately following the Feb. 8 City Council meeting, according to a City of Beaumont Media Alerte.