Good Day
Beaumont
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Orange County actors Penny Leleux and John Fredrick are filming the Netflix mockumentary Dead End Jobs in Corrigan; the comedy+mystery series, which aims to boost the local film community, will debut in fall. 12 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Baptist Hospital will open its Baptist Cancer Center Monday, Jan. 19 in Beaumont, offering local patients advanced HyperArc radiation technology that cuts treatment time to three to five minutes and reduces the need for long trips. Doctors say the upgrade will keep patients closer to home (saving them drive time). 12 News Now
- ➤ Christus Hospital (Orange) will celebrate its two-year anniversary in February as it highlights its impact on local healthcare. The hospital plans to expand specialty services to meet community needs for emergency, women's health, and imaging care. Beaumont Enterprise
- ➤ Beaumont Public Health inspection reports show that most restaurants inspected from Dec. 29 to Jan. 9 earned A grades — some establishments received B grades amid persistent minor issues such as maintenance lapses and food safety concerns in local eateries. Beaumont Enterprise
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Alonzo, a one and a half year old dog, is Beaumont Animal Care's Pet of the Week after he recovered from injuries as a stray. He loves playing and needs a caring home where his habit of chewing hair (manage with short hair or ties) can be addressed. Beaumont Enterprise
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dudley Meredith, born Jan. 16, 1936, became Lamar University’s first AP All-American in 1957 and played for the Houston Oilers and Buffalo Bills during AFL championship years (he died in 1987), leaving a lasting mark on local football. Beaumont Enterprise
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.
~ Benjamin Franklin
About Good Day Beaumont
Welcome to the Good Day Beaumont, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Beaumont, Texas community. If you like the Good Day Beaumont, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Beaumont.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Beaumont and across Texas. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Beaumont
A free Beaumont community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaybeaumont.com/sitemap