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James C. Watkins: Reflections Made of Memories

James C. Watkins: Reflections Made of Memories

Watkins ‘Retrospective’

News Staff
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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.
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

Tim Cohrs
Friday, February 18, 2022
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

Tim Cohrs
Thursday, February 17, 2022
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.”
Orange County Sherrif's Department

Orange County Sherrif's Department

Middle school student detained for bringing weapon to school

News Staff
Friday, February 4, 2022
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office reports that investigators responded to Orangefield Junior High School at approximately noon on Friday, Jan. 28, in response to a call from a school employee reporting that a 13-year-old student in the 8th grade was being detained following a fight on campus...
With winter weather, comes the threat of house fires.

With winter weather, comes the threat of house fires.

Cold temps bring house fire threat

News Staff
Friday, February 4, 2022
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

News Staff
Friday, February 4, 2022
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

News Staff
Friday, February 4, 2022
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

News Staff
Friday, February 4, 2022
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

News Staff
Friday, February 4, 2022
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

News Staff
Friday, February 4, 2022
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.
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