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Doucette, TX · Arts & Culture
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Beaumont Comic Con draws fantasy crowd
Beaumont Comic-Con drew a variety of strange and wacky characters to Doggett Ford Park, Oct. 3. The arena was filled with vendors selling everything from manga, anime, movies and comics. Many attendees dressed as their favorite characters. Here are just a few of the sights and characters from the event.
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Fire Festival gives Beaumont families a closer look at first responders
The Fire Museum of Texas and the Beaumont Fire Department partnered to host the 2026 Fire Festival on Oct. 3 at the Fire Museum of Texas. “I am very happy with the turnout, especially with the weather being so unpredictable and the high chance of rain,” Dana Ward, Fire Museum of Texas director, said. “I’m pleased to see that our community came together to come out and support our event.” Throughout the day, attendees visited booths and learned about local nonprofits and fire safety. Organizations including the Art Museum of Southeast Texas and Gift of Life hosted tables with activities and giveaways. Demonstrations showed attendees how the Jaws of Life work and how to use a fire extinguisher. The day ended with the museum’s large fire hydrant turned on for children to play in the water. “It is so important that we educate the public on fire prevention and support them, and they get to see what we do,” Earl White, Beaumont fire chief, said. “A lot of the community think we only do fire, but we do medical calls, we do other things. So, this is our opportunity to showcase exactly what we do.” RELATED: Museum Madness takes over
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Badge & Boots Bash to Feature Wayne Toups in Jasper November 7
The Kirbyville Police Department and Jasper County Sheriff's Office are teaming up for a night of live music, food and community support as they present the Badge & Boots Bash, featuring Grammy Award-winning Cajun and zydeco musician Wayne Toups and The Bon Ami Band. The event will take place Saturday,...
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Groves Pecan Festival kicks off this week with food, rides and entertainment
If you’re looking for a reason to get out of the house and treat yourself to something fried, sweet or both, the 2026 Groves Pecan Festival is lining up four days of rides, food and entertainment. Carnival hours and prices are set for:. Thursday, Oct. 8, from 5-10 p.m.,...
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Experience an Evening of Scarecrows, Live Music and Fall Fun During Sip and Stroll at Shangri La Gardens
Experience an Evening of Scarecrows, Live Music and Fall Fun During Sip and Stroll at Shangri La Gardens. (ORANGE, TX) Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center invites the community to enjoy a fall evening in the Gardens during Sip and Stroll on Thursday, October 15 from 5-8 p.m. This free fall event will feature live music from Pendulum Hearts, wine and refreshments from Free State Cellars Winery and a special opportunity to experience Scarecrow Festival after hours.
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The W.H. Stark House presents immersive literary experience:
ORANGE, TX) - The W.H. Stark House is thrilled to present An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe. This immersive literary experience takes place after-hours on Thursday, October 29, at the historic, Victorian mansion in downtown Orange. Registration for the event is free. Guests may reserve a timed entry slot from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
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From ghost hunts and pumpkin patches to Dogtoberfest, our Halloween and fall events guide
From costumes and candy to creepy porch displays and pets in their Halloween best, KFDM wants to see how Southeast Texas celebrates the season. Use the Chime In form below to share your photos and videos. We may feature submissions from viewers on air, online and on KFDM social platforms.
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Caroline Wadzeck: Teaching job brought her to Dayton; residents made her want to stay
When Caroline Wadzeck arrived in Dayton fresh out of college, she figured she might stay a couple of years. She had never even heard of Dayton until the late Raymond Trotter, then principal of Colbert Intermediate, showed up at Sam Houston State University looking for teachers. Wadzeck was preparing to graduate and had planned to continue on to graduate school, but Trotter encouraged her to come take a look.
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Beaumont museums team up for month of hands-on events
Did you know that Beaumont has more museums per capita than any other Texas city? “We have 12 museums just in this city,” Desiree Pete, director of marketing at Beaumont Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), said. “There are six that are downtown within a five-block walkable stretch.” More than a decade ago, the Art Museum of Southeast Texas and the Texas Energy Museum teamed up for Museum Madness Day, which featured the art museum’s Eat-A-Bug Family Arts Day event and the Energy Museum’s Dino Day. Five years ago, the other downtown museums joined in to create Museum Madness Week. This year, so many organizations wanted to be involved that the CVB designated October as Museum Madness Month. Christle Feagin, director of the Texas Energy Museum, said the initial collaboration with the Art Museum of Southeast Texas was a way to promote both institutions. “You want people when they come downtown to have as many things as they can to go to,” she said. “If come here only for this and don't know the art museum, it's a perfect draw. You see people outside. It looks fun. It's cross promotion as well.” Downtown visitors on Oct. 17 will find downtown packed
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GALLERY: NSU vs Lamar Football
Nicholls State University did not answer Lamar University’s quick start as the Colonels lost the Southland Conference game 49-18 Saturday on Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium. The Cardinals scored four times in the first quarter showing why they are ranked No. 15. The Colonels did get on...
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'Victory or Death’ letter forever memorialized in Chambers County
ANAHUAC— William Barret Travis’ famous “Victory or Death” letter is forever cemented in history, and now it is forever cemented outside the Chambers County Courthouse. On Wednesday, Sept. 23, a large crowd gathered at the Chambers County Courthouse for the unveiling of the bronze memorial to Lt. Col. William Barret Travis’ letter “Victory or Death,” as part of the Alamo Letter Society’s larger mission to display the letter at courthouses statewide.
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Rain won't spoil Orangetober
A witch may melt in the rain, but pumpkins and gourds don't. So unless there's a Cat 3 hurricane, the annual Orangetober fall riverside festival will go on Friday and Saturday. The free family event is sponsored by the City of Orange Convention and Visitors bureau at the city's boat...
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57th Annual Texas Rice Festival returns to Winnie with four days of food, music, contests
WINNIE — The 57th Annual Texas Rice Festival is returning to Winnie this week, bringing four days of food, live entertainment, carnival rides, contests and family activities to Winnie-Stowell Park. The main festival officially begins Wednesday, September 30th at 5pm with the first 1,000 entrants getting a FREE t-shirt. Chris Street and TRF President Darrell Guidry talked about the event on The Morning Show with Patrina Adger.
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Beaumont Heritage Society's Pumpkin Walk and Fall Festival returns Oct. 17 at the John Jay French Museum
BEAUMONT, Texas — Families can tour a haunted historic home, take a hayride and vote on their favorite pumpkins Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Beaumont Heritage Society's annual Pumpkin Walk and Fall Festival at the John Jay French Museum. The festival runs from 6 to 9 p.m. on the...
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Beaumont Fire Festival returns Oct. 3 with free family fun and live demos
If you’ve been itching for a little excitement (the safe kind), Beaumont’s firefighters have a plan for your Saturday. The Beaumont Fire Department and the Fire Museum of Texas are bringing back the Fire Festival, inviting the community to join in as they kick off Fire Safety and Fire Prevention Month.