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Beaumont
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ La Soirée at Beaumont Civic Center Saturday night featured a (Mystery on the Orient Express) theme with live music, fine dining, and auction items to raise funds for Baptist Hospitals Foundation and local care; it followed the opening of a new cancer center on College Street. Beaumont Enterprise
- ➤ KFDM 6 News and Fox Southeast Texas launched the third Souper Bowl of Caring campaign on Monday, Feb. 2 to help the Southeast Texas Food Bank fight cuts in government funding by urging the public to donate food and funds. The campaign addresses food insecurity in Beaumont. KFDM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.'s Alpha Chi Zeta Chapter will host its inaugural Harlem NightZ event this Saturday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. at Sarah Street Wellness Group on Sarah Street — celebrating Black History Month and the roaring twenties. KFDM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new analysis by OnlyGuider found that Jefferson County spent $1,507,909 on OnlyFans in 2025 while Chambers County recorded nearly $78,800 per 10,000 residents. The report combined census data & pricing estimates to show widespread spending across Southeast Texas. KFDM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Beaumont city officials voted to accept a $1.9 million Texas Parks and Wildlife grant for upgrades at Alice Keith Park, including new pavilions, ADA-compliant improvements, expanded sports areas and enhanced amenities following last year's rejection of a larger bond package. KFDM
- ➤ The Lake Rayburn Fire Department opened Station No. 2 on Saturday on Farm to Market Road 1007 near Highway 96 to boost emergency response times in its eastern service area (Fire Chief Brett Holloway thanked volunteers for their help). Beaumont Enterprise
- ➤ ZIP Beaumont will reroute the Calder bus route from Calder to Phelan Road to cut delays from traffic, trains, and construction. The last run on the current route will be Feb. 14 while the new stops begin Feb. 16 as a permanent change to improve bus schedule reliability. 12 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CHRISTUS Health named 12-year-old Trace White as its 2026 Children’s Miracle Network Champion during a community gathering at CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Hospital at St. Elizabeth. Born six weeks early, Trace will represent the hospital and support a pledge for better pediatric care. 12 News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After turning a shaky start into 10 straight wins and a state title appearance, West Orange-Stark head coach Hiawatha Hickman was named Super Gold Football Coach of the Year by the Beaumont Enterprise on Monday, Feb. 2 & he has over two decades of coaching experience 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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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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