Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Beaumont, Texas, enforces its no camping ordinance, requiring a homeless encampment to disband, affecting five residents and their pets. 12 News Now
- ➤ Brenda Vaughn, a respected community member and wife of Pastor Randy Vaughn, passed away at 73 from pancreatic cancer, with a funeral service in Port Arthur urging community support for pancreatic cancer research. KFDM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 68-year-old man faces trial for the murder of 74-year-old Peggy Pier, a school volunteer and foster grandparent, over a monetary dispute in Beaumont. FOX 4 Beaumont
- ➤ A sexual assault case against Dr. Nir Binur, a plastic surgeon in Port Arthur, ended in a mistrial with a jury deadlock of 6-6. Beaumont Enterprise
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Southeast Texas celebrates Mardi Gras at Doggett Ford Park with parades, live music, and unique throws, including hand-decorated wooden spoons, while emphasizing community contribution. 12 News Now
- ➤ Julie Lee's exhibition 'Natural World' features mixed-media sculptures using animal bones, wood, and machine parts, aiming to merge old and natural elements in art. Beaumont Enterprise
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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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Gulf Coast Series - Marathon & Half Marathon Day 1
This event features various marathon and half marathon races, emphasizing no time limits, great food, and community participation.
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Dusty Slay Live Comedy Show
Dusty Slay, a Nashville-based comedian known for his observational blue-collar humor, will perform at the Jefferson Theatre in Beaumont on March 21, 2025.
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2025 YMBL South Texas State Fair and Rodeo
The YMBL South Texas State Fair & Rodeo features food vendors, carnival rides, and a variety of entertainment, including a championship rodeo and livestock shows.
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Music at the McFaddins’ Featuring The Stringbenders
The Stringbenders, a Houston-based group, will perform an eclectic mix of country, classic rock, Tex-Mex, and Cajun music at The McFaddin-Ward House.
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