Good morning, Beaumont.

A powerful line of storms damaged Deweyville United Pentecostal Church & knocked down trees across Hardin, Orange and Jefferson counties, leaving about 1,010 Entergy and 960 Electric Cooperative customers without power while no injuries were reported.

Tokyo Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar will close its Port Arthur dining room today as it shifts to delivery-only service via UberEats & DoorDash, while its Interstate 10 branch in Beaumont announces staffing and schedule improvements and permanent Saturday lunch beginning Feb.

21.

Festival Mardi Gras Southeast Texas began Friday, Feb.

13 at Doggett Ford Park with a chicken toss at 5 p.m. and daily parades and concerts continue through today (free parking and in-person ticket discounts are available).

The Dade Phelan Building at Lamar University was renamed Thursday, Feb.

12 to honor the former House Speaker’s support for higher education and securing local funding — officials said the new name reflects his lasting impact on education.

Beaumont Public Health inspected local restaurants between Jan.

26 and Feb. 7 and found many earned A grades while some had minor cleanliness issues (often corrected on site).

Local median rent in Beaumont-Port Arthur rose slightly to $1,260, with a studio at $962 and a four-bedroom at $1,867, according to a San Diego research firm.

Prices remain (34.5% below) the national median of $1,924 compared to last year’s figures.

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.

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.

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.

Muscadine Bloodline Live

8-10 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — Ticket price not specified — Experience an electrifying live performance by Muscadine Bloodline in the historic venue.

Discussion of The Midnight Library

5-7 p.m. — Salata — Free entry — Engage in thoughtful discussions on life's meaning through the lens of Matt Haig's intriguing novel.

Do The Almost St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl

4:30-9 p.m. — MacKenzie's Pub — 25% OFF with code LUCKY25 until February 21st — Celebrate early with drinks and festive fun in Beaumont.

Swan Lake Performance

6-9 p.m. — Julie Rogers Theatre — Ticket prices range from $55 to $125 — Experience the world’s most iconic ballet as the legendary tale of Swan Lake takes flight.