Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown

Lamar University lights up for the holidays

‘Tis the season to be merry and bright during the entire month of December as Lamar University is once again teaming up with ExxonMobil to help Southeast Texans get in the holiday spirit with two festive events – Cardinal Lights and Christmas in Boomtown: City in Lights.

Unique exhibit to be shown at Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown

For more than 40 years, Gladys City has given visitors a glimpse into life in the historic Spindletop oil field circa 1901, which is when the Lucas Gusher came in on Spindletop Hill, just south of Beaumont.