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HARDIN CO.| Court OKs application permit for solar, wind farms

Some companies are looking at Hardin County to construct wind and solar power development projects. At the Nov. 8 meeting, Commissioners Court unanimously approved an industrial permit application including solar and wind.

Out & About with Albert Nov. 17-23

Over the top The 20th annual Harvest of Hope fundraiser for Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas was truly a “Top Gun” event with generous honorees Diane and Don Shaver along with “Tom Cruise look-a-like” Bishop David Toups at the helm of the incredible fundraiser last Thursday.

PHOTOS: Beaumont Radio Reunion

What: Beaumont Radio Reunion  Where: Crazy Cajun  Photos by Chad Cooper

PHOTOS: Neches River Festival LXXV President & Social Chair

What: Neches River Festival LXXV President & Social Chair  Where: Home of Gina & Colby Crenshaw Photos by Jordan Gaspard

Classic Movie Night at the Jefferson

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the American crime classic by Francis Ford Coppola, “The Godfather,” screening at the Jefferson Theatre on Friday, Nov. 18, featuring live performances on the Morton Wonder Organ prior to the film.

Pro wrestling

Hurricane Pro Wrestling will host their final show of 2022, “Glory and Pain,” on Saturday, Nov. 19, at Ford Park at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $14 and can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com or the Ford Park box office (5115 Interstate 10) in Beaumont.

Liverpool Legends

Peace and love. The historic Jefferson Theatre (345 Fannin St.) in downtown Beaumont will buzz with “Beatlemania” on Saturday, Nov. 19, as the Liverpool Legends return to Beaumont to give music fans the complete Beatles’ experience at 7:30 p.m.

AMSET’s Café Art series

The Art Museum of Southeast Texas will present “Michael Lee: Finding My Way” beginning Thursday, Nov. 17-Feb. 5, 2023, in AMSET’s Café Art Series for local artists. Lee is returning for his second café show after 11 years.

Lamar University lights up for the holidays

‘Tis the season to be merry and bright during the entire month of December as Lamar University is once again teaming up with ExxonMobil to help Southeast Texans get in the holiday spirit with two festive events – Cardinal Lights and Christmas in Boomtown: City in Lights.

Red Cross recognizes veterans

This Veterans Day, Nov. 11, the American Red Cross is recognizing veterans who continue their service in local communities across the country, like Southeast and Deep East Executive Director Chester Jourdan Jr. Before deploying with the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, Chester Jourdan Jr.