Good morning, Beaumont.

Jonathan Winicki proposed to his girlfriend Joanna Webb at the South Texas State Fair rodeo in Beaumont on Saturday night at Doggett Ford Park Arena.

The surprise moment moved the crowd (first for the YMBL event) as organizers marked it as unique.

Teachers and school officials at Sallie Curtis Elementary cut the ribbon on a new sensory room Tuesday, April 7 that gives students with diverse needs a quiet space to relax and refocus, and the room was funded by the Junior League + Beaumont.

TxDOT will demolish the FM 365 overpass from 8 p.m. Friday, April 17 to 5 a.m. Monday, April 20, directing I-10 traffic to frontage roads until a new overpass is built — anticipated in late 2026.

Gift of Life’s Champagne & Ribs event returns Tuesday, April 28 at the Beaumont Civic Center with a Motown Revival featuring live music by Danny Ray & the Atlantic Street Band and gourmet dishes from local chefs; proceeds will fund free prostate cancer screenings and follow-up care.

Residential construction is booming in Southeast Texas as new industrial jobs and younger buyers drive demand for new homes, making it the region's second-fastest growing industry according to labor market data.

However, developers face worker shortages due to the physical nature of the work.

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.

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.

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.

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.