Good morning, Beaumont.

Girls’ Haven held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday at its new 3460 Fannin Street campus, marking the first facility in Texas built as a GRO (General Residential Operation) for foster youth.

Community leaders, donors, and local guests toured the campus designed for trauma-informed care and healing.

The Beaumont Heritage Society hosts Heritage Happy Hour today at Iron Gate Studios in the historic Kyle Building from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Guests enjoy complimentary craft beer and wine, explore the creative hub, and may get historical-themed tattoos with free entry for members and a $10 fee for others.

Circle of Hope’s 11th annual Beaumont Pardi Gras 2026 will take place this weekend at the Beaumont Civic Center from 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

Proceeds benefit families across southeast Texas and have raised over $3 million to date.

Uvie Bikomo (27) has been named editor of the Beaumont Enterprise and plans to boost community journalism by hosting coffee sessions and encouraging reporter engagement at local meetings.

Three Southeast Texas chemical plants in Beaumont and Orange were fined over $1M by TCEQ this week for environmental violations.

Natgasoline LLC, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and Invista face penalties for failing to meet equipment-testing and emission standards.

Military helicopters have been staging at the airport for over 20 years ahead of overseas ship transport, with the setup boosting revenue from fuel sales and pilot stays; Beaumont Municipal Airport Manager Chris Meaux said City Council recently reviewed the arrangement.

Beaumont marks Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month this January to spotlight the risks firefighters face on the job.

Fire Chief Earl White said the department has installed exhaust removal systems in several fire stations—measures that will be expanded with additional cancer screenings to lower exposure risks.

Beaumont’s LifeShare Blood Center launches its Mardi Gras promotion on Jan.

22 (8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Jan. 23 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at 4305 Laurel Ave to boost donations. Donors receive king cake, a festive shirt and Type O donors at mobile drives get $25 gift cards.

Renovators are restoring the historic Gilbert Building in downtown with repairs and a new roof expected to be completed by end of first quarter; local investors are adding office and retail space for future tenants as part of a broader downtown revival expected to open in 2027.

Beaumont Pardi Gras 2026

7-11:30 p.m. — Beaumont Civic Center — Charity event — Celebrate Mardi Gras while supporting Southeast Texas Circle of Hope's fundraising efforts.

2026 Economic Forecast Luncheon

11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. — Holiday Inn & Suites Beaumont-Plaza — $750 for a table of 8 or $50 individual seat — Join Dr. M. Ray Perryman for insights into the economic landscape of 2026.

Classic Movie Night: Ghostbusters II

7-11 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — Cost TBA — Enjoy a classic screening of Ghostbusters II at a beloved local venue.

Liverpool Legends Tribute Show

6-8 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — Cost Info — Relive the magic of The Beatles with a captivating tribute performance by Liverpool Legends.

Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special

8:30-9:30 p.m. — 434 Fannin — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical evening of romantic music by candlelight performed by a string quartet.

Mardi Gras Jeeps Parade

1 AM — Alice Keith Park — Free entry — Celebrate Mardi Gras with a colorful jeep parade through the family-friendly neighborhood.