A Garden Welcome

Employees at the Hilton Garden Inn Beaumont have cut the ribbon and have friendly faces and chocolate chip cookies to welcome guests. Golf clubs are in the lobby for visitors to play on the hotel putting course. The impressive decor is enhanced by a Beatles book in the lobby. Brian Huguenard, general manager, said he bought it himself. William Berry Sr., an enthusiastic worker, proudly showed off the banquet room and pool area.

Le Cajun Music Awards to draw families

Some Cajuns in Louisiana want the Port Arthur crowd to know the 19th annual Le Cajun Music Awards will be at Blackham Coliseum in Lafayette, La., on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 18-19. Headliners include Don Fontenot & Les Amis de la Louisiane on Saturday and Paul Daigle & Cajun Gold on Sunday.

Gene Breaux of Orange is festival chairman.

For fans of The Bax

A fan alerted us of local radio legend Gordon Baxter’s posthumous induction into Texas Radio Hall of Fame. The group will have an induction ceremony this fall.

For details, visit texasradiohalloffame.com.

Library looks

A reader wants folks to stop by the Jefferson County Library to see the fancy new circulation desk.

The home of the bookmobile has a big selection of books, books on tape and DVDs. Check it out at 7933 Viterbo Road, near the Jefferson County Regional Airport. The library is a “Wi-Fi hotspot,” a note on the door reads.

They’re open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Call them at 727-2735.