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Red carpet looks: Lexus GS 450h

The all-new Lexus 2013 GS 450h continues to be a leader in the hybrid-powered luxury sport sedan category it created six years ago. Combining bold, dynamic styling, 338 total system horsepower and a spacious interior, the GS 450h offers the best of all worlds with its performance, connectivity and comfort features.

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Attorneys honored for pro bono work

The Jefferson County Bar Association (JCBA) celebrated its fourth annual National Celebrate Pro Bono Week, the week of Oct. 22-Oct. 26, on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at the Event Centre at 700 Crockett St. in downtown Beaumont. The celebration honored attorneys who provide civil legal services without fees to low-income residents who cannot afford to hire lawyers.

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Superheroes help out in CASA’s Superhero 5K

CASA of Southeast Texas invited the community to participate in its first annual Superhero 5K and Kid’s Fun Run Saturday, October 13 out at Parkdale Mall. The CASA Superhero 5K was presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Controlled Fluids Incorporated, Beaumont Bone and Joint Institute, and Suzanne and Don Maloney.

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Chef Derry to host dinner in Beaumont

Chef Tiffany Derry, Beaumont native and chef/owner of Private|Social in Dallas, will be hosting her first-ever dinner in Beaumont in celebration of annual Tiffany Derry Day. Friday, Nov. 9, Derry will return to her hometown to prepare four courses featuring some of her favorite seasonal dishes.

“I grew up in Beaumont, so to have a day named after me is the ultimate honor,” said Derry. “Beaumont and the fabulous people there have done so much for me — I love finding ways to let them know how much I appreciate their unwavering support!”

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Nederland accepts grant for radio equipment

The Nederland City Council unanimously approved the acceptance of a 2012 State Homeland Security Program grant of more than $17,000 for interoperability radio equipment for local emergency services providers at its regular meeting Monday, Oct. 22. 

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