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Beaumont
Friday, February 14th, 2025
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of February.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Calvin Gary Walker, sentenced for defrauding Beaumont ISD of $1.2 million, has repaid only $2,488 of the required $1.17 million in restitution. 12 News Now
- ➤ A Romanian national admitted to participating in an ATM skimming operation that compromised credit unions in Texas and Louisiana, causing about $10,000 in losses. 12 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The article discusses how uncovering Black history in Beaumont requires community involvement and highlights various local resources available for research, despite challenges in documentation. Beaumont Enterprise
- ➤ Kaitlynn Head, a local artist, creates 'V-Bum' paintings for Valentine's Day to enhance women's body confidence, drawing on her lifelong experience and aiming to empower her clients. Beaumont Enterprise
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Entergy Texas will provide a fuel refund averaging about $18 to most residential customers from February to April 2025, due to lower natural gas prices. KFDM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Bob Hope School in Beaumont is for sale, aiming to transition to a new education provider by August 2025, due to not meeting its goals over the past seven years. KFDM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Beaumont Councilman Randy Feldschau officially enters the mayoral race, challenging incumbent Roy West and promising a balanced budget and strong leadership. FOX 4 Beaumont
- ➤ Pastor Carlton Sharp, after a period of prayer and reflection, has decided to not pursue a position on the Beaumont City Council, choosing instead to serve the community outside of elected office. 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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Concert featuring PIERCE and Scott McGill
PIERCE will perform live with Scott McGill at The Roxy Event Center and Music Hall in Beaumont.
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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.
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