Before you run away and join the circus, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus offers a free, behindthe curtain peek at every performance, one hour before show time. The all-access pre-show is free with every ticket for performances coming to Ford Park Arena on Tue... More...

When I received word a few weeks ago that one of my uncles had passed away, my thoughts turned back to those years of my childhood when he and his brothers and sisters spent time with us. Mom's family was large. Many families were large, and most were very clannish. When one... More...

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The often skeptical Aries might find that an answer to a question is hard to believe. But check it out before you chuck it out. You might well be surprised at what you could learn. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your resolute determination to stick ... More...

Beaumont bowlers George Gund (Tri City Vending, Crossroads) and Mo Mouton (Big Bucks, Star) each rolled a 300 game recently while competing league action. In the same Crossroads league, Mark Williams bowled an 809 series. More...

Lamar University will confer a record 19 doctoral degrees during spring commencement May 12. U.S. Senator John Cornyn, (R-Texas), will be the keynote speaker for ceremonies beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the Montagne Center. Lamar is scheduled to confer 679 degrees, including the... More...