Good Day
Beaumont
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Beaumont Animal Care now offers two adoptable kitten sisters, Frankie and Francesca, found on Franklin Street. They have received flea prevention and dewormer and will get their first vaccine when old enough; the $70 fee covers spay or neuter and other care, with in-person applications accepted at the shelter. FOX 4 Beaumont
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Classic Acura is hiring auto technicians and seeking candidates with a clean driving record (and a willingness to learn) to service repairs and routine maintenance. The job offers a friendly work culture and good pay as vehicles become more tech-driven. FOX 4 Beaumont
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Museum of the Gulf Coast in Port Arthur is hosting a free Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Families can enjoy exotic birds, therapy horses, snake education and conservation activities (including shows by Sonny the Bird Man at 10:30 a.m. and noon). FOX 4 Beaumont
- ➤ The Symphony of Southeast Texas String Quartet will perform a free outdoor concert on the front porch of McFaddin-Ward House Museum Friday, April 24 (free admission) with gates opening at 6 p.m. and music starting at 6:30 p.m., and attendees may bring chairs and blankets. KFDM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Silsbee City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to set new operating procedures for the animal shelter—aiming for a no-kill approach—and scheduled a second vote next month. The plan will extend holding periods for dogs before adoption to ensure careful placement. FOX 4 Beaumont
- ➤ City officials addressed concerns about long waits at traffic signals Tuesday by installing adaptive signal technology on College Street and planning future upgrades along major corridors — Public Works Director Molly Villarreal said the city is working with TxDOT to expand system coverage to MLK. FOX 4 Beaumont
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Emergency experts Andrew Heuler and Hannah Mason advise community members to stop severe bleeding by calling 911 and applying direct pressure, wound packing, or a tourniquet. They also point to local Stop the Bleed classes at Acadian for hands-on first aid training. FOX 4 Beaumont
- ➤ Allergy symptoms are worse this season in Beaumont, where residents like Virgia Brown (who went to the emergency room) experienced severe reactions; local doctors advise patients to try over-the-counter treatments as high pollen counts persist. 12 News Now
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Beaumont City Council will review a proposal at today's meeting for a Chapter 380 economic development deal with Beaumont 194 LLC to build 400 homes, walking trails, playgrounds, and pavilions near Parkdale Mall. The $23 million project aims to expand housing and support workforce growth through a pay-for-performance plan. 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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Classic Movie Night: Pirates Of The Caribbean-Dead Man's Chest
7-10 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — Ticket listings available — Enjoy a screening of the adventurous sequel starring Captain Jack Sparrow.
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~ Abraham Lincoln
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