Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
Good morning, Beaumont.
Girls’ Haven (nonprofit) will host its annual golf tournament on Monday, May 4 at Beaumont Country Club to support its care for girls 6 to 18.
Teams of four can join for $1,000 as practice starts at 9 a.m., with lunch at 11:30 a.m. and tee time at 1 p.m.
The YMBL South Texas State Fair and Rodeo returns on March 26 for a 10-day run with new rides, food, livestock shows and free admission for early arrivals on opening night at the fairgrounds.
Organizers also plan extra security + community support as proceeds benefit local nonprofits.
During spring break, about 100 college students from Oklahoma worked on a home repair project on Doucette Street in Beaumont with Nehemiah's Vision (a nonprofit focused on rebuilding disaster-damaged homes), and the group plans to complete 11 projects to support at risk youth.
Yesterday, St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica hosted St. Joseph’s Day Feast in Beaumont that blended faith and charity.
A procession from the cathedral plaza, blessing, and Tupa-Tupa knocking ceremony raised donations for local organizations (Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas, Southeast Texas Food Bank, and Nutrition and Services for Seniors).
Lamar University researchers are developing a $1M AI system funded by the Texas Department of Transportation to boost safety along Southeast Texas waterways.
The web-based tool will launch by 2028 (aiming to reduce human error and prevent collisions).
Southeast Texans will join a Walk to End Lupus in Beaumont tomorrow at Tyrrell Park, with registration opening at 7:30 a.m. and the walk starting at 9 a.m. to raise awareness for better local treatment resources (with a kids zone for families) while organizers aim to raise $15,000.
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.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
1-3 p.m. — John Jay French Museum — $5 for ages 4+ — Enjoy a festive Easter egg hunt with activities and treats for the whole family.
Adults After Easter at the John Jay French Museum
5:30-7:30 p.m. — John Jay French Museum — $10 for non-members, free for members — An adult Easter egg hunt featuring craft beer and nostalgic fun on historic grounds.
Faith For My Family Stage Play
6-9 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — Tickets from $30 — A powerful stage production tackling caregiving, grief, and the dynamics of family relationships.
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