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Festival season begins with Capes & Crowns

The Neches River Festival was first envisioned in the spring of 1947 and two years later, the first festival debuted in Beaumont in May of 1949. The first Royal Court was composed of 11 Duchesses, six Princesses and following the coronation, a street dance was held surrounding City Hall.

Ribbon Run features spooky fun for good cause

The Gift of Life’s 5K Ribbon Run Monster Dash is returning to downtown Beaumont this month to offer Southeast Texans the sweetest run in the Lone Star State, which also allows participants to raise money for lifesaving treatments for local cancer survivors. Set for Saturday, Oct.

Start the festival season with a fun 5K

By Chad Cooper Entertainment Editor The Neches River Festival was first envisioned in the spring of 1947 and two years later, the first festival debuted in Beaumont in May of 1949.

Ring in the new year, safe and sound

By Chad Cooper Entertainment Editor Safety should be the No. 1 priority when it comes to ringing in the New Year. Whether home or away, safe and sound should be everyone’s goal while celebrating on New Year’s Eve. Going out? Staying in to watch the ball drop?