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Beaumont
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers + more than 22 sponsors contributed to United Way’s annual Day of Caring held on Apr. 1 from the Praise Church Youth Center as teams spread across Beaumont to work on landscaping, food banks, and homeless shelters. The event boosted local nonprofit visibility and community engagement. KFDM
- ➤ Buckner International launched the 15th annual Beaumont Community Shoe Drive to collect new shoes and socks for vulnerable children. The drive runs from March 31 through April 30 and invites local churches + businesses + organizations to serve as drop-off sites. KFDM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jefferson County Sheriff Zena Stevens was honored at a celebrity roast hosted by the Spindletop Rotary Club yesterday — raising funds for the Southeast Texas Food Bank while celebrating her historic role as the county's first female sheriff. FOX 4 Beaumont
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State officials announced new SNAP rules beginning Wednesday, April 1 that bar the purchase of candy, gum, and sweetened drinks with Lone Star Cards; Gov. Abbott said the change is aimed at supporting healthier diets & reducing obesity risks. 12 News Now
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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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Gabriel Iglesias: The 1976 Tour
8 PM - 12 AM — Doggett Ford Park — Ticket prices vary — Gabriel Iglesias brings laughter and celebration with his new tour in Beaumont.
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SETX Crawfish Festival
11 AM – 6 PM — Riverfront Park — Free entry — Celebrate the community with crawfish, local vendors, and live music at this vibrant festival.
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