Good Day
Beaumont
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ TxDOT maps show that rush-hour slowdowns are building tonight on Beaumont highways—backup on I-10 westbound starts at the U.S. 90 interchange at Pine Street and congestion intensifies between Magnolia and Concord, while U.S. 69 sees heavier flow near West Cardinal Drive before easing by Corporate Drive. Beaumont Enterprise
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A $182 million project to deepen the Sabine-Neches Waterway will expand the channel from 40 feet to 48 feet, enabling ports to handle larger ships and boosting job opportunities locally. Construction will occur in phases, with the first segment set for 2028 and full work planned for 2029. 12 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas opened its new 40,000 sqft cancer center at 3180 College Street in Beaumont this past weekend during a ribbon-cutting ceremony with local officials. The $40 million facility has 40 infusion bays, radiation and diagnostic treatment areas, an expanded clinic, patient resource center and a chapel. 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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Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.
~ George Bernard Shaw
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