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Sunday, February 15th, 2026

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Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of February.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • 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.  KFDM

BUSINESS NEWS

  • 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.  Beaumont Enterprise

CULTURE NEWS

  • 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).  12 News Now

EDUCATION NEWS

  • 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 Enterprise

HEALTH NEWS

  • 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).  Beaumont Enterprise

REAL ESTATE NEWS

  • 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.  Beaumont Enterprise

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 2/19/26

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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.

    Sat, 2/21/26

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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.

    Sun, 3/1/26

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  • 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.

    Fri, 3/6/26

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  • 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.

    Sat, 3/7/26

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  • 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.

    Sat, 3/14/26

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  • 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.

    Sun, 3/15/26

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