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Goodbye 2022, hello 2023

It was in 1789 when Robert Burns’ poem was set to a traditional tune, “Auld Lang Syne,” which became the song that would be sung every New Year’s Eve. “Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And days of auld lang syne?” Going out?

Bragging on Beaumont

Mayor Robin Mouton expressed elation at the future prospects for Beaumont during her 2022 State of the City address on Sept. 8, at the Event Centre.

TASI brings art – gumbo style – to heart of Southeast Texas

The Art Studio, Inc. (TASI) will host Gumbo Clayfest, a celebration of ceramic arts, July 6-8, at its 720 Franklin St. gallery in downtown Beaumont.

First Thursday features Voice favorite

The Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET) will stay open late to host First Thursday on June 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Readying for recovery

Beaumont Police Officer Carol Riley has witnessed a lot of disasters first-hand, both as a first responder and a resident of the Southeast Texas community that has had more than its fair share of disaster over the years.

Easter events this month

April 14 2nd Annual EGG-ceptional Easter Drive-Thru Thursday, 4:40 p.m. Exceptional Emergency Center, 3330 FM 365 Port Arthur   April 16 John Jay French Museum Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, 1 – 3 p.m.

YMBL fair features fun and flair

It’s the hottest ticket in town – and it comes with free access to Las Vegas flair and fan favorite rodeo fun – when the YMBL South Texas State Fair opens this week through April 3. The YMBL South Texas State Fair has been an extraordinary experience for locals and visitors nearly eight decades.

Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau sales team books business for 2022

The Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is shaping up to have a successful year of meetings and sports business in 2022. With over 75 definite events on the convention calendar, and bookings still coming in, the Beaumont CVB continues to work toward bringing business to Beaumont.