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Mardi Gras coming back to Beaumont

Mardi Gras coming back to Beaumont

Mardi Gras is coming back to Beaumont

News Staff
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
There’s no better place to celebrate Mardi Gras than in the “Cajun capital of Texas,” asserts the Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), and Mardi Gras Southeast Texas (MGSET) is making its return to downtown Beaumont on Feb. 24-27.
Sea Scouts run a concession stand at Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum.

Sea Scouts run a concession stand at Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum.

Sea Scouts stay busy learning new skills

News Staff
Monday, January 24, 2022
Sea Scout Ship 1916, chartered by the Port of Beaumont, have been busy over the last few months learning new skills that will ultimately give them a leg up when entering the future workforce, report the port.
SETX Lunchbox LLC at the Parkdale Mall Food Court

SETX Lunchbox LLC at the Parkdale Mall Food Court

Two new choices at Parkdale Mall Food Court

Sharon Brooks
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Mall-goers shopping at Parkdale in Beaumont now have two new choices of restaurants at the food court. One of the newest options for hungry shoppers showcases concession stand and fair favorites, while the other serves frozen treats and flavorful savory snack selections.
Nederland ISD celebrates school board trustees during School Board Recognition Month.

Nederland ISD celebrates school board trustees during School Board Recognition Month.

Nederland ISD recognizes board members for service

News Staff
Thursday, January 20, 2022
January is School Board Recognition Month, and Nederland Independent School District (Nederland ISD) acknowledged its board and trustees' work for the district at its Jan. 17 meeting.
Texas First Bank opens Beaumont location.

Texas First Bank opens Beaumont location.

Texas First Bank opens new Beaumont location

News Staff
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Local Texas First Bank opened a new, full-service banking center in Beaumont at 6363 Phelan Blvd., just east of Dowlen Road, the business announced Jan. 19. This is the 27th banking center in the family-owned and operated Texas First Bank network and its first location in Beaumont.
American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast offers safety tips for heating your home. (Red Cross photo)

American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast offers safety tips for heating your home. (Red Cross photo)

Red Cross offers tips to safely heat your home

News Staff
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
It’s time to turn the heat back on in cooler parts of the country and the American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast is urging families to safely heat their home to avoid home fires, the organization announced Jan. 14.
Tourism grant applications now being accepted at Ben J. Rogers Regional Visitors Center.

Tourism grant applications now being accepted at Ben J. Rogers Regional Visitors Center.

Grants available from Jefferson County Tourism Committee

News Staff
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
The Jefferson County Tourism Committee is now accepting applications for grants awarded to tourism-related projects and events benefiting Jefferson County. Applications are due Friday, March 4, by 5 p.m. and are to be turned in to Kathi Hughes, Director of the Ben J. Rogers Regional Visitors Center.
Dan Williams, a retired Entergy employee, assists a taxpayer as part of the VITA program.

Dan Williams, a retired Entergy employee, assists a taxpayer as part of the VITA program.

VITA seeks volunteers for free tax program

Sharon Brooks
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Jon Korejwa, a certified tax professional and program director, is inviting volunteers to learn a new skill or hone their income tax tallying knowledge while helping local people with their taxes in 2022.
City of Beaumont creates new City Communications Division.

City of Beaumont creates new City Communications Division.

Beaumont launches new City Communications Division

News Staff
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
From the city of Beaumont: If you’ve noticed a change in tone and messaging lately from the City of Beaumont, you’re not imagining it. The new City Communications Division has been quietly taking over the various social media accounts and websites and ramping up for a full rollout in 2022.
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