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Beaumont
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Captain Kenny Jones is set to launch new programs to help Beaumont’s rising homeless population secure permanent housing, including converting an old shelter into a resource center and opening a thrift store (a move supported by the city and local nonprofits). FOX 4 Beaumont
- ➤ Beloved Tacos La Bamba owner Carlos Zuñiga Castillo died Thursday, leaving behind a legacy that united Beaumont’s Hispanic community through his welcoming restaurant — people recall his gatherings that celebrated local arts and culture. Funeral plans have not been announced. 12 News Now
- ➤ Local community members mourn Carlos Zuñiga Castillo, owner of Tacos La Bamba on Calder Ave, who died last Thursday, April 2 — he built community ties through local sports events and his work with the Lamar University Hispanic Society. 12 News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ First responders quickly contained a 2-acre brush fire on Keith Road between Dishman Road and Highway 105 Monday, April 6, with no injuries reported. FOX 4 Beaumont
- ➤ First responders quickly contained a brush fire on Keith Road between Dishman Road and Highway 105 that burned 2 acres with no injuries reported. KFDM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Silsbee KFC closed permanently on Saturday — a notice on site directed customers to the Beaumont location at 3930 Eastex Fwy, and the closure affected several dozen jobs. FOX 4 Beaumont
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The McFaddin-Ward House Museum (Music at the McFaddins) will host a free outdoor concert featuring the Symphony of Southeast Texas String Quartet on Friday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. on its front lawn to offer families a historic setting for enjoying live classical music. FOX 4 Beaumont
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A new sensory-friendly room was unveiled Monday at Sallie Curtis Elementary to support neurodivergent students and those with emotional challenges; the space features a swing, crash pad + other calming tools and was funded by the Junior League of Beaumont. 12 News Now
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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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