MLK Day

MLK Day in SETX: ‘A day on, not a day off’

A weekend of celebratory events culminated with the 37th annual MLK Jr. Brunch and Celebration at the Robert A “Bob” Bowers Civic Center in Port Arthur on Monday, Jan. 16, in honor of the late Civil Rights leader, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Guests packed the civic center, as they have for...

MLK Day: Parade canceled, but other events move forward

Beaumont Independent School District students who have been readying for the annual MLK Day Parade that typically features high school and university bands, elected officials and community service groups were advised this week that the annual event has been canceled for this year.