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You Won’t Believe This Fairytale-Worthy Library Is Hiding Right Here In Texas
If someone told you there’s a building in Beaumont that looks like it was designed for a Disney princess who really loves research, you’d probably think they’d been out in the Texas sun too long. But the Tyrrell Historical Library exists, and it’s so ridiculously beautiful that...
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Historic honor: Sour Lake's downtown earns national recognition, preserving oil legacy
SOUR LAKE — One of Southeast Texas' most historic communities has earned one of the nation's highest preservation honors. The Sour Lake Downtown Historic District has officially been added to the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing the town's rich history, distinctive architecture, and pivotal role in the early Texas oil boom.
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Brown celebrates his 91st birthday
Musician Bobby Brown of Orange celebrated his 91st birthday last week with a family party and a visit from his niece, Renee, the daughter of his brother, Grammy-winning Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown. Renee Brown, who lives in the New Orleans area, brought her son, Jaedon, to see the family and visit his grandfather's grave in Hollywood Cemetery off Simmons Drive. A Texas State Historical Marker in the cemetery commemorates the renowned musician's life. Gatemouth Brown died in September 2005 after evacuating to Orange from Slidell, Louisiana, to escape Hurricane Katrina. Jaedon, who was born after his grandfather, had never visited the gravesite before.
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Mark Chesnutt mourns death of longtime bassist who died Saturday night on the road with the band
BEAUMONT, Texas — Southeast Texas' Mark Chesnutt is mourning the death of his longtime bass guitarist, Dave Sirmon, who died Saturday night while the band was on the road, according to a Monday Facebook post from Chesnutt. Chesnutt described Sirmon as a dependable presence both on stage and behind...
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Morgan Babineaux named Cynthia Arceneaux’s successor as 7News evening anchor
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Morgan Babineaux has been selected to succeed Cynthia Arceneaux on 7News at 6 and Nightcast, following Arceneaux’s retirement from KPLC in August after 40 years. Babineaux has been with KPLC since 2023 when she first joined the newsroom as an intern. Since then, she’s...
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Mark Chesnutt mourns longtime bandmate after unexpected death on tour bus
BEAUMONT — Beaumont country music star Mark Chesnutt is mourning the loss of his longtime bass player and friend, Dave Sirmon, who died unexpectedly over the weekend while the band was on tour. Chesnutt, 62, shared the news Monday in a heartfelt Facebook post, remembering Sirmon as a trusted...
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Teen artists will leave their mark on Central Mall through new mural camp
A summer art camp at Central Mall will give local teens a chance to do more than sketch, paint and learn techniques. They will help create a real public art project. The 2026 Mural Camp at Central Mall in Port Arthur that will take place on July 27-31, is inviting creative teens to help design and paint a storefront mural inside the mall. Campers will learn the mural-making process from concept to completion while working as a team on public art project.
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Sam Houston Center to highlight Spindletop boom days, birth of Texas’ oil industry
The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center, a component of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC), will welcome Texas author and historian Paul Spellman for a special presentation on his book, Spindletop Boom Days, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6. As part of the evening, Center staff...