Hello Breant, welcome from Oklahoma.
You are in the Southwest Region. Check out the
Southwest Region sub-forum for local information and involvement opportunities.
Here is the link to the forum calendar and Meet-Up event page:
Overland Bound Meetups. There is typically a monthly meeting in Beaumont, but given the recent natural events there may (or may not) be a lapse in meet ups.
Or to check out what other members are planning go here:
Overland Trip Planning
I am the SW Region Member Rep so if you have any questions let me know.