Saturday, February 8th, 2025
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Harvest for Lost Souls Church in Beaumont holds a community prayer service to foster unity and healing following the homicides of two of its young members, emphasizing the role of faith and community in overcoming tragedy. Beaumont Enterprise
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A motorcyclist led police on a dangerous chase, eventually crashing at the Rainbow Bridge after veering into traffic and turning off his lights. FOX 4 Beaumont
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office alerts the public to a scam where a caller, falsely claiming to be from Judge Sanderson's court, demands money for missed subpoenas, using threats of arrest to coerce payment. KFDM
- ➤ The Beaumont police SWAT team, with the aid of a K-9 officer, a drone, first responders, and an armored vehicle, conducted a search warrant operation on Corley Street, leading to no arrests but prompting neighborhood safety concerns. KFDM
- ➤ A man was shot in Beaumont's north end shortly before a community anti-violence prayer vigil began, highlighting the city's struggle with violent crime. 12 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Education Agency is investigating eight teachers across Southeast Texas school districts for participating in a scheme that involved over a million dollars and falsely certified over 210 unqualified individuals as teachers. 12 News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Brook won the District 19-5A championship in high school boys basketball along with notable victories from Beaumont United and Port Arthur Memorial. Beaumont Enterprise
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Fly Fishing Film Tour 2025 Presented by Heroes On The Water
The 19th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour showcases premier fly fishing films and supports the Heroes on the Water charity, dedicated to helping veterans and their families.
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Josh Abbott Band Live at The Venue at Belle Oaks
The Josh Abbott Band returns to Belle Oaks for an evening of live music, with dinner included in the ticket price and limited seating available.
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Flo Rida with C+C MUSIC FACTORY Concert
The event features Flo Rida performing alongside C+C MUSIC FACTORY at the Ford Arena in Beaumont, TX.
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SOAR Family Day at McFaddin-Ward House
The SOAR Family Day offers a range of family-friendly activities including live music, food trucks, crafts, and a butterfly-themed art project at the McFaddin-Ward House Historic Museum.
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Beaumont Mural Festival
The Beaumont Mural Festival invites attendees to enjoy a dog-friendly event featuring live mural painting by various artists in and around the downtown area.
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Discussion on 'Lessons in Chemistry' by Bonnie Garmus
This event features a discussion on 'Lessons in Chemistry,' centering around a chemist who becomes a popular cooking show host.
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