Thursday, February 13th, 2025
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Derwin Daniels, Beaumont's first Black fire inspector and a pioneer for equality, overcame adversity, inspiring future leaders like current Fire Chief Earl White. 12 News Now
- ➤ The McFaddin-Ward House in Beaumont, Texas, is hosting its third annual SOAR Celebration in March, featuring a month-long butterfly-themed event with free family activities, live music, and community art projects. 12 News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man from San Juan was indicted after being caught in an undercover operation by the Texas Department of Public Safety targeting human trafficking at a Beaumont hotel. 12 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Beaumont dance group, led by Mildred Lemell, preserves African American heritage by teaching swingout dancing, a dance form that emerged in the 1930s, while also engaging in community service. 12 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jefferson County invests in a novel election app with a $125,000 grant to enhance security and streamline poll worker communications for the May 2025 election. 12 News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Beaumont West Brook girls' swim team is advancing to the state meet at the University of Texas at Austin for their first time, marking a historic moment for the school. 12 News Now
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Concert featuring PIERCE and Scott McGill
PIERCE will perform live with Scott McGill at The Roxy Event Center and Music Hall in Beaumont.
-
Soulful Symphony Concert: A Celebration of R&B, Motown, Funk, and Disco
The concert features acclaimed vocalist Gavin Hope, showcasing a mix of R&B, Motown, funk, and disco at the Julie Rogers Theatre.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Reading is faster than listening. Doing is faster than watching.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Beaumont
Good Day Beaumont is a community newsletter sharing current events in Beaumont, Texas. Our mission is to make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people across the Beaumont community, and support local organizations. If you like Good Day Beaumont, you can support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Beaumont.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Beaumont and across Texas. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people across the Beaumont community.
We help people in Beaumont save time finding the news that matters most to them: local news in Beaumont, about Beaumont, curated especially for you on a daily basis—all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Beaumont
A free Beaumont community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
- No spam
- Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.
© Good Day Beaumont. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaybeaumont.com/sitemap