Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Beaumont CVB will host its annual Hall of Fame next week (invitation-only) to honor meeting planners who brought about 80,000 visitors with more than 130 events last year. The city mayor will attend the event. 12 News Now
- ➤ Texas Roadhouse restaurants will donate 100% of their profits to the American Heart Association on Monday, Feb. 2, supporting founder Kent Taylor’s legacy in fighting tinnitus. Customers dining in or ordering to-go can help raise awareness at all 700 locations. KFDM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lumberton's Waffle House at 750 S Main St is closed for remodeling that began Jan. 5 and could reopen as soon as next week—customers can visit the nearby Silsbee location for breakfast staples. Beaumont Enterprise
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mardi Gras Southeast Texas will take place at Doggett Ford Park from Feb. 28 to Mar. 2 with parades and family fun events (including a chicken toss on Friday and motorcycle and royalty parades on Saturday and Sunday). 12 News Now
- ➤ Symphony of Southeast Texas performed its 'Feel the Energy' Youth Education Concerts at Julie Rogers Theatre on Wednesday — the event featured Maestro Chelsea Tipton leading pieces by Beethoven and others and showcased student artwork and chorus performances that engaged local students. Beaumont Enterprise
- ➤ SETX Stages is presenting A Song for Coretta by Pearl Cleage as a tribute to Coretta Scott King—set on the day of her funeral outside Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta—with two nights remaining, featuring five African American women sharing heartfelt memories. KFDM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Lamar Institute of Technology is accepting new students into its EMS program to prepare them for careers as EMS providers, firefighters, industrial medical technicians, and safety technicians (lead EMS instructor Dustin Sites explained the program on Jan. 29). KFDM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A boil water notice is in effect for Pinehurst's water system serving customers from 2508 MacArthur Dr to 2200 MacArthur Dr on the north side due to a main break, and residents must boil water for drinking, cooking, and washing. Officials will notify customers when the issue is fixed — bottled water is recommended until then. FOX 4 Beaumont
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lamar Cardinals guard B. B. Knight gifted engraved Bibles to teammates, grad assistants, and trainers during his knee injury to support team unity; the act reflects his faith and leadership ahead of the Cardinals’ return on Jan. 31 against McNeese. 12 News Now
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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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SOAR Family Day Celebration
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — The McFaddin-Ward House Historic Museum — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant butterfly display and family-friendly activities in the lovely gardens.
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