Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
Good morning, Beaumont.
WWII veteran 2nd Lt. Frank Johnstone, a Beaumont native, was honored at an 11 a.m. graveside service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park last Friday (Feb.
20); first responders, motorcycle riders, and volunteer veterans escorted his remains home as his great nephew paid tribute at the service.
The Spindletop Rotary Club will host its annual charity roast on Tuesday, March 31 at MCM Elegante Hotel, honoring Sheriff Zena Stephens — with proceeds benefiting the Southeast Texas Food Bank.
Tickets are $75, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the event starting at 7 p.m.
First United Methodist Church will host its nearly 100-year-old Oyster & Gumbo Supper fundraiser that benefits Sleep in Heavenly Peace & other groups, with Reverend Kyle Tremblay discussing the event on the noon show.
A group of men from Land Manor Wellness Center jumped over a fence to alert residents still inside Settler’s Cove as a raging fire swept through the apartment building on Tuesday night near Parkdale Mall (no injuries were reported) before firefighters arrived.
LA Productions is hosting the 6th Annual Custom Car Show at Tyrrell Park on Sunday, March 8 from 2pm until 6pm—featuring custom cars, motorcycles, and classics for car lovers to enjoy.
LA Productions will host the 6th Annual Custom Car Show at Tyrrell Park on Sunday, March 8th (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.).
Custom cars, motorcycles, and classics displaying unique stories will be on display for local car enthusiasts.
Hundreds gathered at Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in Port Arthur on Friday, Feb.
27 to honor civil rights icon Hargie Savoy, who passed away last Thursday at age 96. Family, friends and community leaders praised her legacy and her work founding the Martin Luther King Jr. Support Group of Southeast Texas.
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.
Destiny, Dance, and Spirit
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Julie Rogers Theatre — $36 — Experience a vibrant evening of classic compositions featuring Verdi and Respighi performed by the SOST Chorus.
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