Be a Part of the “Christmas Tour of Homes” in Nederland

Decorating your Southeast Texas home for the holiday is hard work- and who gets to see it? A few family members, a couple of neighbors and friends. Not a whole lot of people for all the work you put into making your home festive. The kind of hard work and dedication you put into your holiday decorations deserves a real audience. First Baptist Nederland is having a “Christmas Tour of Homes” this year. If you are proud of your decorations and would like to share them... Read More

Two Ways SETX Seniors can Help Orphans

Everyone has a soft spot in their heart for orphans. No one should have to grow up without being part of a family. From the fictional Annie to the real life Wendy of the Wendy’s hamburger chain, stories of Americans helping orphans are part of our culture. For the average Southeast Texas senior citizen, it can be difficult or impossible to adopt another child. There are little things we can do to help though. One is participating in a Southeast Texas fun run that raises... Read More

Horsin’ Around. FREE Wildcatter Weekend at Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown 11/10

On November 13, 1925, Spindletop produced its second major oil boom when the Yount-Lee Oil Company used new technology to drill on the flanks of Spindletop Hill.  As a result of this discovery – and the wealth that followed, Miles Yount and his wife, Pansy, soon became known as some of the most important breeders of horses in the United States. Gladys City will celebrate this historically important second Spindletop boom with a historical lecture in the morning. There will... Read More

Online service delivers your A-through-F letter grade to any member of Congress

(ARA) – With public opinion surveys showing the popularity of Congress at or near all-time lows, a free online service is empowering thousands of citizens to send an easy-to-understand letter grade to any member of the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives. GradeGov.com has delivered more than 153,000 A-through-F report cards to congressional offices in three years. Its motto is, “They work for you. Remind them!” Many users see that as an opportunity to vent. “Congress... Read More

Southeast Texas – Supports our Soldiers

Recently,  I was driving on Highway 69 in Beaumont when a loud “ping” signaled that it was time to fill up on gas. I pulled off on Lucas and into the corner gas station. A fully uniformed soldier was standing with his military duffel. It was on my heart to go over and say something, but I first started the tedious process of gassing up my vehicle- inserting my credit card, putting in my pin, selecting the fuel type. In that short time, less than a couple of minutes, my heart... Read More

Quilts- a Link to Family, History, and Heritage

Quilting has a rich history in Southeast Texas and across the American South. Frequently quilts are designed for, lovingly crafted to commemorate, and given on special occasions and to memorialize significant family events. In our family, my wife’s grandmother has designed a special quilt for each of her grandchildren to celebrate their birth and again to celebrate their weddings. For more than 30 years, the biennial Quilt National exhibition created by The Dairy Barn Arts Center... Read More

October13th Wildcatter Weekend at Spindletop Gladys City

How do we get oil out of the ground? We’ve all seen oil derricks before. Southeast Texas is littered with them- new and shiny, ancient and rusty, and everything in between. My dad used to work on a drilling rig and has tried to explain to me what his role was. Still, I’ve never really understood how they work.  It’s a shame, as they play such a rich role in our Golden Triangle economy. Spindletop Gladys City, on the Lamar Beaumont Campus, is a great place to learn more... Read More

Affordable Care Options

Many baby boomers assume they will end up in a nursing home if they develop a chronic illness. But that’s not true for most of us. The vast majority of people who become chronically ill are cared for in their own home by a loved one or a friend. That includes more than two-thirds of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. So why do most chronically ill people move into a nursing home? It may surprise you to learn that it’s not because their health worsens.... Read More

Simple Gifts from the Symphony of Southeast Texas – A Night with The Symphony of SETX

For many seniors in Southeast Texas, the symphony is a symbol. Beaumont has continued to grow and evolve. With the Julie Rogers Theater, we have a truly first class venue for seeing classical music live. When you’re inside the theater, it could be a famous concert hall in Dallas, San Antonio, or Seattle. The quality of our symphony has continued to climb as well. If you haven’t been in the last few years, treat yourself to this special event. In addition to being a celebration... Read More

Barn Buster – Family Social

The Beaumont Heritage Society is throwing a huge social. They are creating a party perfect for Southeast Texas seniors, adults, and children. Seniors will love the historic setting, the boiled shrimp, the wonderful ambiance, and the sounds of “River Rock”. Cash strapped parents will love the opportunity to take their kids to a big, fun, event that’s also free. Kids will enjoy the opportunity to learn to lasso, hotdogs and popsicle, and the chance to play on a historic farm. Barn... Read More

Happy Seniors Citizens Day!

To all of our seniors in Southeast Texas, we want to let you know how appreciative we are of the road you have paved for us! You have worked hard, fought bravely, invested wisely, lived conservatively, voted diligently and prayed fervently. Today is National Senior Citizens Day – Your Day!.. and we hope Today is a Very Good Day for you! Thank you! SETXSeniors.com To pass along this card to a Senior you Know CLICK HERE  Read More