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Houston Chronicle
Port Arthur restaurant closes after construction company workers fall ill at site that served its food
El Refu is closing permanently after nearly 200 employees of a construction company became ill and were transported for medical attention after eating food served at a worksite.
Beaumont Enterprise
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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Port Arthur restaurant closes after construction company workers fall ill at site that served its food
A Port Arthur restaurant is closing its doors weeks after employees of a construction company. fell ill at a project site where its food was served. Last month, nearly 200 employees from McDermott Construction, a contractor for Golden Pass LNG, were transported. to various medical facilities after getting sick. A...
Beaumont Enterprise
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
lamaruniversitypress.com
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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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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Take a slower approach and don't run away from your fish
Take a slower approach and don’t run away from your fish. Fishing too fast is a common problem that many anglers have, especially when the fish tend to gather up and school in big bunches. Saltwater anglers who chase schooling fish along with freshwater fishermen who also key in on flocks of birds over hungry groups of stripers, hybrids, and whites are perhaps the worst. The frenzied activity puts everyone on the boat in high gear often leaving the majority of the water column untouched. It’s a proven fact that smaller more aggressive fish will be the first to attack a bait so consequently the “speed fisherman” may never see what caliber of fish is really down under the surface. Savvy anglers will let a bait get down under the surface melee and are more often than not rewarded with better quality fish.
KFDM-TV
Vendor market brings local artisans to Parkdale Mall on Oct. 17
Shoppers at Parkdale Mall will have a new reason to linger. A vendor market is coming to the mall on Oct. 17. The DNCE Artisan and Crafters Market is set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Parkdale Mall, bringing together artisans and crafters for a day of browsing and shopping.
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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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Jason’s Deli Welcomes Fall with Returning Favorites and Deli-Bration Through The Decades Sweepstakes
October 05, 2026 // Franchising.com // BEAUMONT, Texas — Cooler days call for heartier cravings, and Jason’s Deli is leaning into fall with the return of seasonal favorites and a nostalgic way to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Available Oct. 1, the lineup brings back the Harvest Turkey Sandwich, two hearty soups and a pumpkin-spiced sweet treat, while Deli Dollars Rewards members can use their brand knowledge to win prizes inspired by the 1970s through the 2000s.
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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.