Good morning, Beaumont.

Over 4,500 Beaumont residents lost power early Monday, Feb.

23 along a stretch from Stonetown Rd in Voth to roads near Dowlen Rd + Entergy estimated service would be restored by 5 p.m. with no cause yet reported.

Spindletop Rotary Club is hosting a Celebrity Roast of Sheriff Zena Stephens on Tuesday, Mar.

31 at MCM Elegante’ Hotel from 7-9 p.m. Proceeds (benefiting the Southeast Texas Food Bank and Rotary Club) will support the organizations.

A controlled burn turned dangerous Monday when shifting winds spread a fire across 750 acres near Hamshire Road off Interstate 10 — crews used mutual aid and air support from Winnie to contain 70% by 5:15 p.m.

The Swing Out Civic Club—hosting swing dance classes and community events during Black History Month in Beaumont—honors its African American roots from Harlem.

The club reinvests revenue in local outreach while preserving a vibrant cultural tradition.

The Texas Education Freedom Accounts program now accepts school voucher applications for the upcoming school year and has received nearly 124,000 applications so far, with priority for students with disabilities and low and middle income families (applications close on March 17).

About 60 applicants attended a two-day training session over the weekend at Beaumont ISD, where the Texas Education Agency taught leadership skills under state control — former principal Dr. Belinda George said the session shifted her mindset from regret to opportunity.

The Texas Education Freedom Accounts program now opens for school voucher applications for the 2026-27 school year, with over 123,000 students having applied by Sunday and a March 17 deadline for more families to register, with priority given to students with disabilities (and to families with low or middle incomes).

After a two-year cleanup battle, Groves’ trash house on 32nd Street was sold and demolished to remove a neighborhood eyesore.

City Manager Kevin Carruth said the sale saved taxpayers thousands (and he urged changes to fast-track similar cases).

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.

Classic Movie Night Featuring Grease

7-11 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — Enjoy an evening of nostalgia with a classic screening of the beloved musical Grease.