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Beaumont
Saturday, April 5th, 2025
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau hosted its Coffee and Connection event on April 4th at Rao's on Dowlen Road for local businesses—sponsored by First Security Bank. Business community members attended the event to network and share information. Beaumont Enterprise
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 29-year-old Silsbee woman was arrested on Thursday for allegedly tampering with evidence by pawning the .44 Special gun linked to Christi Ruso's 2021 murder, and she was taken to Jasper County jail. Beaumont Enterprise
- ➤ Beaumont police issued a murder warrant for 20-year-old Jacorian Flemings—who surrendered at Jefferson County Jail on Friday afternoon—in connection with the January 24 murder of Deshawndrey Bowman. FOX 4 Beaumont
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A new $37 million healthcare training center opened at Lamar Institute of Technology to tackle the local nursing shortage. The 51,000-square-foot facility offers immersive programs in nursing, phlebotomy and pharmacy technology — its first class will graduate in spring 2026. 12 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City scheduled a hearing for Monday, April 7 to decide if a new owner joining a work program can bring the Gilbert Building into code — the temporary restraining order granted on March 24 has halted demolition — while owner Tom Flanagan denies any wrongdoing amid scrutiny from past fires and code violations. This decision comes as the city seeks to ensure public safety and preserve a historic downtown structure. 12 News Now
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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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