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Beaumont
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Beaumont police announced that downtown roads will close for the Neches River Festival Parade on Friday. Green-marked roads will close at 12:00 p.m. (with others at 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.) until around 8 p.m., so motorists should plan ahead. KFDM
- ➤ Today, hundreds gathered at Lakeside Center downtown for a forum led by Mayor Roy West — a first step to counter rising youth violence — where community groups shared ideas for early intervention. The city will continue the discussion at the next meeting scheduled for May 12. FOX 4 Beaumont
- ➤ Beaumont police confirmed that downtown roads will close Friday for the Neches River Festival Parade; roads marked in green close at 12:00 p.m., Jefferson, Magnolia, Crockett and Neches at 4:00 p.m., and all remaining streets at 5:00 p.m. until about 8 p.m., so drivers should allow extra travel time. FOX 4 Beaumont
- ➤ A coalition of community leaders has proposed a Youth Support Services Campus to provide mental health counseling, educational support, and life skills for at-risk youth. The plan awaits funding and policy help from the Jefferson County Commissioners Court to offer early intervention and programs (key for breaking cycles of trauma). KFDM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ McFaddin-Ward House Museum will host a free lecture tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. featuring curator Medill Harvey on 19th century American silver (from The Met collection) at the Visitor Center Lecture Hall on Calder Avenue; a free Silver Identification Clinic will run earlier for up to three items. FOX 4 Beaumont
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Southeast Texas shrimpers face challenges as diesel prices jump from $2 to $5 per gallon & low shrimp prices tighten profit margins, leaving many boats docked. Regional operators now must decide whether to risk trips amid rising fuel costs. 12 News Now
- ➤ The Sabine-Neches Navigation District signed a $239 million dredging contract with Callan Marine to deepen the waterway and build two new anchorage basins; dredging will begin early June + finish by April 15, placing the project eight years ahead of schedule. KFDM
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Today, coowner Chris Richardson gave KFDM a look at the Gilbert Building restoration following a June 2024 fire, with phase one repairs like new girders and roof work expected to finish in about a month and a half — phase two will add windows, doors and retail space to preserve downtown. KFDM
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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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Ali Siddiq: The Custom Fit Tour
7-10 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — $ — Enjoy a night of comedy with Ali Siddiq on his Custom Fit Tour.
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