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The Scoop in SETX #19
LIT's Healthcare Center, Mamma Tia's closes, and Sesame Street Show at Ford Park
Good evening, Southeast Texas. This is the Southeast Scoop, your guide to what’s going on in town!
In today’s Southeast Scoop:
- LIT Opens New Healthcare Center
- Mamma Tia’s Closes Down
- Sesame Street Live is in Town
Let’s get into it!
- Cody T. 🤠
Orange Launches Smart Flood Watch Program
Orange, Texas teams up with Lamar University to install 20 QR-coded flood gauges, enabling real-time citizen data uploads to improve emergency response and future flood planning. Read more here!
Port Arthur Unveils $4.2M Sports Pavilion
Memorial High opens a $4.2M covered athletic pavilion, enabling year-round training. Coaches say it boosts performance, pride, and gives students facilities to rival top Texas programs. Read more here!
Mamma Tia’s Closes Less Than Year In
Beaumont’s Mamma Tia’s, a Mexican-Italian spinoff of Tia Juanita’s, has closed under a year after opening, with owners refocusing efforts on the original brand. Read more here!
LIT Opens $37M Healthcare Training Center
Lamar Institute of Technology debuts a $37M facility for immersive nursing and allied health training, aiming to combat local shortages and boost Southeast Texas healthcare workforce. Read more here!
Cougar Pride Shines Through the Heartbreak
Following a crushing 65–63 loss to Florida, UH fans greeted the Cougars with cheers, gratitude, and unwavering support—celebrating heart, effort, and a season to be proud of. Read more here!
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77th Neches River Festival @ Crockett Street ~ The parade is on Friday from 5pm to 8pm. Learn More!
Sesame Street Live: Say Hello @ Doggett Ford Park ~ The event takes place Saturday at 2 pm. Buy Tickets Here!
Cars and Coffee @ Doxie Coffee ~ This event takes place on Saturday from 8 am to 11 am. Learn More!
Art in the Park and Car Show @ Stark Park ~ The event takes place Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm. Learn More!
Discover Engineering @ Lamar University College of Engineering ~ This event takes place Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. Sign Up Here!
Classic Movie Night @ Jefferson Theatre in Beaumont ~ Empire Records will be played on Saturday. Doors open at 6 pm and the movie starts at 7 pm. Get Tickets Here!
Beaumont Renegades vs. Omaha Beef @ Doggett Ford Park ~ The event takes place Sunday at 6 pm. Buy Tickets Here!
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