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Beaumont
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Beaumont police indicted 19-year-old Jason Monroe Murchison Jr. for the fatal shooting of Clifford Motton on January 1—investigators linked shell casings to past shootings and a juvenile admitted Murchison told him to hide a rifle. 12 News Now
- ➤ A Texas appeals court on April 2 upheld a ruling that denied post-conviction relief for former Beaumont ISD contractor Calvin Gary Walker, who was convicted in 2019 of deceiving officials to secure a document and will face a probation revocation hearing on May 13. 12 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At the annual Juneteenth event in Beaumont on June 15, Midnight Star headlined after The Gap Band canceled its show due to a legal trademark dispute — they stepped in as the new act. Food trucks lined Main Street and cultural displays brought fun to the celebration for families. Beaumont Enterprise
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Port Arthur voters will decide on a $300M school bond in May that will modernize campuses while preserving key parts of two historic middle schools. The bond will also expand the career center for job training and fund a new sports complex — community meetings will share more details. 12 News Now
- ➤ Beaumont ISD's Career and Technical Education Center still has no collision repair instructor nearly a year after he died on April 22—leaving students unable to take the dual credit course they need to earn industry certifications. Principal Lori Threats said the school interviewed several candidates but none met the required industry experience and credential standards. KFDM
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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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Stoney LaRue Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — The Venue at Belle Oaks — Cost info not provided — Experience the unique sound of Texas country music with veteran artist Stoney LaRue.
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Hadestown Musical Performance
7:30-10 p.m. — Lutcher Theater-Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Tony Award-winning musical where fate is a tune away.
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Scott McGill & Cocomeaux
8 p.m. — MacKenzie's Pub — $12 cover charge — Enjoy a night of favorites with Scott McGill and Cocomeaux returning to the stage.
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Port Neches RiverFest
6 PM – 12 AM — Port Neches Riverfront Park — Various prices — Experience the excitement of Thunder on the Neches tunnel boat racing and more at this dynamic festival.
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Beginners Stained Glass Workshop
10 AM – 2 PM — The Art Studio Inc — Cost not specified — Explore the art of stained glass construction in this hands-on beginners workshop.
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