Good morning, Beaumont.

The YMBL Southeast Texas State Fair will open in about three weeks, and the non-profit civic group behind it has served our community for over 100 years by leading local service projects and events.

The fair is set to highlight the group's volunteer spirit and community efforts.

Entertainer Amber Martin filled the Logon Cafe on Thursday with a cabaret-style show featuring her own hits + well-known local tunes, including a duet with Hunter Courts.

The Southeast Texas native who grew up in Nederland gathered a crowd that included members of the Nederland High School class of 1988 and their moms.

After months of cleanup and repairs from last summer’s flood caused by a burst pipe, the Texas Energy Museum has reopened in Beaumont with new exhibits and plans to digitize its historic collection — further improvements are underway to enhance the visitor experience.

The TEA extended the Beaumont ISD Board of Managers application period after receiving strong local interest, leaving a new deadline to be announced.

Applicants who advanced had to attend two-day governance training in Feb. 21-22 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and meet strict eligibility requirements.

Port Arthur LNG announced today a scholarship fund awarding full tuition, books and fees to ten high school seniors from Jefferson and Orange Counties planning to study STEM at local schools (including Lamar University).

The initiative aims to boost education access in Southeast Texas.

Jefferson County ESD No. 4 is seeking volunteers as emergency calls at the fire department have more than doubled, stretching its capacity to handle fires, vehicle crashes and medical emergencies in LaBelle, Fannett and Cheek — locals must be 18+ with a clean record to apply.

Volunteer training is provided.

Rita Ballard of Orange shared actor Jeff Daniels's unique sandwich combo for Funky Food Friday, featuring pita bread spread with peanut butter, sour cream, cheddar Ruffles and Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce.

Macy and Angel sampled the snack on Friday.

Wyatt Fields (25-year-old Silsbee cowboy) will debut at the Houston Rodeo starting tomorrow, March 8 at 3 p.m. and will compete again on March 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. He switched from baseball after an injury and is driven by his father's rodeo legacy.

Do The Almost St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl

4:30-9 p.m. — MacKenzie's Pub — 25% OFF with code LUCKY25 until February 21st — Celebrate early with drinks and festive fun in Beaumont.

Swan Lake Performance

6-9 p.m. — Julie Rogers Theatre — Ticket prices range from $55 to $125 — Experience the world’s most iconic ballet as the legendary tale of Swan Lake takes flight.

Classic Movie Night Featuring Grease

7-11 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — Enjoy an evening of nostalgia with a classic screening of the beloved musical Grease.

Destiny, Dance, and Spirit

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Julie Rogers Theatre — $36 — Experience a vibrant evening of classic compositions featuring Verdi and Respighi performed by the SOST Chorus.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

1-3 p.m. — John Jay French Museum — $5 for ages 4+ — Enjoy a festive Easter egg hunt with activities and treats for the whole family.