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Beaumont
Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Homelessness in Southeast Texas has more than doubled in the past two years, and the Salvation Army in Beaumont is expanding services and shelter capacity—helping people who must choose between rent and food. Lieutenant James Guzman said the organization is teaming with partners to help residents get jobs and vital documents as part of the Sinclair Cares: From Homeless to Hope initiative—hoping to stop more families from falling into crisis. KFDM
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Witnesses reported that an SUV hit a fire hydrant before 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, briefly taking flight and landing on two parked cars outside Doggett Nissan in Beaumont — the driver was shaken but not seriously injured. KFDM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Taluka Trades relocated its high-end thrift boutique from downtown after the city council voted today to demolish the Gilbert Building amid uncertainty following a fire that disrupted access last year—owner Meghan Cobb hopes to return if the building’s fate is settled, and the business will hold its grand re-opening and ribbon-cutting at its new Laurel Street location on Thursday at 4:00 p.m. 12 News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Chambers County deputies arrested Brad Thibodeaux—accused of damaging a fiber optic junction box while searching for copper—on March 18 near Highway 73 in Winnie, and his vandalism caused over $100,000 in damages that disrupted 911, internet and phone services in Chambers and western Jefferson counties. KFDM
- ➤ Beaumont authorities are searching for Kenyon Wayne Thibodeaux, 19, who is considered dangerous and is wanted on charges including assault causing bodily injury to a family member, evading arrest with a vehicle, unauthorized use of a vehicle and possession of a controlled substance under 1 gram; anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (409)833TIPS or the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at (409)83588411. FOX 4 Beaumont
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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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DEKA MILE at CHRISTUS HWC
8 AM - 1 PM | CHRISTUS HWC | $59 per person | Test your fitness with a challenging mile and 10 functional training zones.
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Symphony Concert - Ode to Joy
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Julie Rogers Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience an unforgettable night of symphonic brilliance with the Ode to Joy concert.
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Neches River Festival 77th Coronation
6-8 p.m. — Julie Rogers Theatre — More details coming soon — Celebrate the tradition of the Neches River Festival with the grand coronation event.
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