Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. KFDM
- ➤ 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. 12 News Now
- ➤ 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. KFDM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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). 12 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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). 12 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. 12 News Now
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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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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.
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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.
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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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~ Les Brown
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