AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Beaumont Texas. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/beaumont 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/beaumont http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:21:06 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Jason Whitney and his wife Jessica have always been advocates for helping those who need a helping hand.  As native born-and-raised Southeast... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/beaumont/news/jason-jessica-whitney-join-the-movement-to-end-ms-232599 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/beaumont/news/jason-jessica-whitney-join-the-movement-to-end-ms-232599 Health and Fitness Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 BEAUMONT, TX---“Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree,” your branches won’t be bare this year. The Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET) is... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/beaumont/news/deck-the-halls-with-uniqueness-at-amset-s-christmas-ornament-workshop-231499 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/beaumont/news/deck-the-halls-with-uniqueness-at-amset-s-christmas-ornament-workshop-231499 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Following the thrilling and exciting debut of Maestro Chelsea Tipton, II, the Symphony of Southeast Texas’ concert season continues at the Julie... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/beaumont/news/symphony-master-series-2-concert-230121 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/beaumont/news/symphony-master-series-2-concert-230121 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 AMSET presents Tropical Delights: Flora and Fauna by Shyamala Rao in Café Arts BEAUMONT, TX---The Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET) presents... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/beaumont/news/artwork-by-shyamala-rao-in-amset-cafe-arts-229849 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/beaumont/news/artwork-by-shyamala-rao-in-amset-cafe-arts-229849 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Mike Fuljenz, Russell Tritico and Tommy Tuminello, three longtime supporters of McNeese State athletics, have been inducted into the... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/beaumont/news/mike-fuljenz-of-beaumont-tx-inducted-into-the-mcneese-hall-of-honor-229442 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/beaumont/news/mike-fuljenz-of-beaumont-tx-inducted-into-the-mcneese-hall-of-honor-229442 Sports and Recreation Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Texas (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense in... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/china/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-jefferson-county-227311 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/china/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-jefferson-county-227311 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Creepy creatures and scary art activities make “Eat a Bug!” Family Arts Day perfect Halloween event Beaumont, TX — The Art Museum of Southeast... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/beaumont/news/eat-a-bug-family-arts-day-at-amset-222918 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/beaumont/news/eat-a-bug-family-arts-day-at-amset-222918 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Jefferson County, TX area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Jefferson... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/china/news/jefferson-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-jefferson-county-220894 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/china/news/jefferson-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-jefferson-county-220894 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Jefferson County Texas area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air,... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/china/news/jefferson-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-jefferson-county-222117 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/china/news/jefferson-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-jefferson-county-222117 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Beaumont, TX - The Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET) is pleased to present two powerful exhibitions with ties to Mexico. The Madonna as Muse: The... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/beaumont/news/art-museum-of-southeast-texas-fall-exhibitions-219714 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/beaumont/news/art-museum-of-southeast-texas-fall-exhibitions-219714 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 This year the flu is a major concern for almost everyone, even CEO's. Some companies are taking extra measures this year to protect... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/beaumont/news/first-fidelity-reserve-provides-free-flu-shots-to-its-employees-218909 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/beaumont/news/first-fidelity-reserve-provides-free-flu-shots-to-its-employees-218909 Health and Fitness Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Veteran KBMT journalist and host  Brian Burns will welcome author David Hearne Thursday Oct 1, 2009 to his show to discuss Hearne’s ... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/beaumont/news/david-hearne-interviewed-live-on-kbmt-abc-12-by-brian-burns-discussing-his-novel-hulagu-s-web-217841 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/beaumont/news/david-hearne-interviewed-live-on-kbmt-abc-12-by-brian-burns-discussing-his-novel-hulagu-s-web-217841 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Beaumont, TX - The Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET) invites all Southeast Texans to get into the Halloween spirit by learning about and making... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/beaumont/news/amset-to-host-sugar-skulls-workshop-216890 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/beaumont/news/amset-to-host-sugar-skulls-workshop-216890 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 When Maestro Chelsea Tipton, II, takes the stage at the Julie Rogers Theatre as the new Music Director of the Symphony of Southeast Texas, he... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/beaumont/news/symphony-conductor-s-debut-217067 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/beaumont/news/symphony-conductor-s-debut-217067 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Texas corn maze and it's a great,... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/find-texas-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-texas-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217128 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/find-texas-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-texas-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217128 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Beaumont, TX - Another year and even more beer and surprises at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas’ (AMSET) annual fund-raising event, the Art of... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/beaumont/news/amset-takes-art-of-beer-2009-beyond-beer-210989 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/beaumont/news/amset-takes-art-of-beer-2009-beyond-beer-210989 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-beaumont-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-beaumont-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600