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Beaumont Children’s Museum revs up for Touch-a-Truck and S.T.E.A.M. fair
Big trucks, busy gadgets and plenty of kid-powered curiosity are rolling into Beaumont as the Beaumont Children’s Museum gets ready to celebrate a milestone year. The museum’s 15th Annual Touch-A-Truck & S.T.E.A.M. Fair is set for Saturday, Oct. 17, running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Beaumont Children’s Museum. The event doubles as the museum’s annual fundraiser and marks 15 years of what organizers call “family fun.”
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TEGNA Keeps ABC Affiliations In 13 DMAs
In another sign that the Patrick Paolini-led TEGNA is most definitely an independently-run unit of Nexstar Media Group, he’s just signed off on a “comprehensive, multi-year deal” that renews station affiliation agreements for all of the stations presently airing such programming as Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The View.
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Shangri La welcomes Autumn Fair
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center invites the community to celebrate the fall season during Autumn Fair on Saturday, October 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This free, family friendly event marks the grand finale of the 16th Annual Scarecrow Festival with hands on activities, seasonal fun and the announcement of this year's scarecrow winners.
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Lamar returns to action at The Robbie
BEAUMONT, Texas — Lamar returns to the course for the first time in three weeks when it competes at The Robbie, a two-day tournament hosted by Lipscomb. The tournament begins Monday, Oct. 12, at Temple Hills Country Club in Franklin, Tenn. HIGHLIGHTING THE SEASON:. Lamar's fifth-place finish at the...
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Artist Ken Mazzu’s latest works capture essence of Southeast Texas landscape
As a younger man living and working in Houston, Ken Mazzu said his paintings had an urban aesthetic that reflected his environment. Now, as he has matured, Mazzu has turned his attention to the swamps and marshes of Southeast Texas. “In my 30s and 40s, my art was about where I was and what was going on while I was there,” Mazzu said. “This work, the work of my 50s, is a little bit more about who I am and where I'm from.” The Beaumont native’s latest exhibition, “Ken Mazzu: Wetlands,” on display at Lamar University’s Dishman Art Museum through Nov. 13, is a comprehensive exploration of the area’s distinctive landscapes. Mazzu, a professor at Houston’s Glassell School of Art, said his work has always had a hint of landscape, whether it was abstract or representational, but this is the first time he has seriously focused on the Southeast Texas Gulf Coast region. “I think the need to get out of an urban environment and get into nature, as I've gotten older, that's become more important,” he said. “Just watching waves on the beach really clears my brain. I felt a need to look outside the city for inspiration, and
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Bossier’s paintings bring life to sadness in Art Studio exhibition
A woman washes clothes in a tub, her face obscured by a black scribble. She evokes working-class resilience. As she works, words from John Prine’s “Angel from Montgomery” swirl around her — “If dreams were lightning and thunder were desire, this ol house would’ve burnt down a long time ago.” Justin Bossier’s painting “Both” depicts the stoicism of working-class people. Bossier’s exhibition, “The Dust & The Damned,” on display at The Art Studio Inc. through Oct. 23, is a visually energetic and thematically layered collection of works. The images draw on Depression-era American iconography. The figures appear burdened, yet the paintings also incorporate modern street art sensibilities, with colorful, aggressive brushstrokes and scribbled words. Bossier said he comes from a family of welders and pipefitters, people he described as hard-working. He said the show focuses on working-class people. “I think there's just a lot to be said about somebody who goes to work every day and comes home, and just have their family and what they’ve got — that's rich to them,” Bossier said. “It doesn't take money to make you rich. It doesn't take things to make you your life good.” The painting “Question” depicts a couple looking into
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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.