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James C. Watkins: Reflections Made of Memories

James C. Watkins: Reflections Made of Memories

Watkins ‘Retrospective’

The Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET) will present James C. Watkins: Reflections Made of Memories, on view from Jan. 7 through March 19, 2023. An opening reception, free and open to the public, is set for on Friday, Jan. 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
McFaddin-Ward House. Photo courtesy of McFaddin-Ward House.

McFaddin-Ward House. Photo courtesy of McFaddin-Ward House.

Antiques expert to speak at McFaddin Ward House March 10

The McFaddin-Ward House will host antiques expert Harry Rinker March 10-11. Rinker hosted Collector Inspector on HGTV and appeared in several other HGTV specials, according to a release.
TX Governor Greg Abbott speaks at JW's Patio in Beaumont Feb. 17 to promote early voting.

TX Governor Greg Abbott speaks at JW's Patio in Beaumont Feb. 17 to promote early voting.

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.
With winter weather, comes the threat of house fires.

With winter weather, comes the threat of house fires.

Cold temps bring house fire threat

As a potential winter storm is expected to impact Texas in the coming days, the American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast region is urging families to safely heat their home to avoid home fires as the temperatures drop in our areas.
A Buckner Senior Living Community resident opening a valentine.

A Buckner Senior Living Community resident opening a valentine.

Showing love for Valentine’s

All six Buckner senior living community locations across Texas are now accepting letters and cards for Valentine’s Day to bring hope and joy to senior adults and senior living employees.
Big Thicket Natural Preserve will be issuing feral hog trapping permits on a first come, first served basis starting Feb. 7.

Big Thicket Natural Preserve will be issuing feral hog trapping permits on a first come, first served basis starting Feb. 7.

Hog hunting season

Big Thicket Superintendent Wayne Prokopetz announced that the preserve will begin issuing this season’s free feral hog trapping permits on Monday Feb. 7, at the nature preserve’s visitor center, 6102 FM 420 in Kountze.
All public, private, and homeschools serving K-3rd grade students were invited to submit up to eight works of art for the exhibition.

All public, private, and homeschools serving K-3rd grade students were invited to submit up to eight works of art for the exhibition.

Art: It’s Elementary

Art aficionados have until Feb. 26 to appreciate the works on display at the third annual Stark Museum of Art elementary exhibition: ART: It’s Elementary.
The new sign that will reside on the side of Edison Plaza

The new sign that will reside on the side of Edison Plaza

Attorney’s office takes over building façade

The Provost Umphrey law firm is moving its office to the Edison Plaza this spring, with crews now working on installing the firm’s name atop the downtown Beaumont building. Once complete, the signage would be visible to motorists facing both downtown and Interstate 10.
2022 Primary Election - Key Dates

2022 Primary Election - Key Dates

Voting by mail deadline

Texans can apply to vote by mail in the 2022 elections, and voters over 65, disabled, or out of the county on voting day, who wish to vote by mail, must renew the option annually.