Good Day
Beaumont
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ With freezing temperatures and icy roads, Henry’s Place has sheltered over 30 guests since Saturday by offering blankets, sleeping bags, and donated cots (with city support), and Warm Hands Warm Hearts Ministry will open its shelter from Friday to Sunday to help more people. KFDM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lutcher Theater will launch its intimate Lutcher enLight series this Saturday with husband-and-wife folk duo The Imaginaries performing in downtown Orange — the event features general admission seating with a candlelit atmosphere. A free pop-up preview will take place Friday at Free State, and tickets are available for $43. 12 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nederland ISD announced that Torrey Gomez is the new principal at Hillcrest Elementary. Gomez (with 25 years of experience and serving as assistant principal since 2017) will focus on advancing school culture and safety. KFDM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ In 2025, Southeast Texas ended as the fourth warmest year on record with 162 tornado reports statewide and Beaumont saw 4.5 inches of snow during a January storm; elsewhere, a record flash flood in southern Texas led to severe impacts. Beaumont Enterprise
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ The IRS launched the tax season Monday and new law changes are set to boost refunds for local taxpayers, especially seniors and tip earners. A Beaumont tax preparer said seniors could see refunds up to $1,100 more and extra deductions may apply (overtime and tip income up to $25,000 might be excluded). 12 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Be Well Beaumont Day (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday) will take place at the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center at Lamar University and offers fitness demos, games, and live local performances to encourage healthy living. The event is organized by MD Anderson Cancer Center, ExxonMobil, and Gift of Life. Beaumont Enterprise
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Beaumont Enterprise will publish its Super Gold Awards on Feb. 1 to recognize the best local athletes from the fall sports season. The awards honor football and volleyball teams and cross country runners from nearly 20 schools in Southeast Texas. Beaumont Enterprise
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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.
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Mardi Gras Jeeps Parade
1 AM — Alice Keith Park — Free entry — Celebrate Mardi Gras with a colorful jeep parade through the family-friendly neighborhood.
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Lecture on Texas Citrus Industry
6:30 p.m. — The McFaddin-Ward House Historic Museum — Free entry — Explore the fascinating history of Texas' citrus industry at this informative lecture.
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NRF 'Capes & Crowns' 5K Run
2:30-5 p.m. — 3930 Babe Zaharias Dr, Beaumont, TX — Fundraising race — Participate in this chip-timed run supporting local scholarships for the community.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You cannot find yourself by going into the past. You can find yourself by coming into the present.
~ Eckhart Tolle
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