Good morning, Beaumont.

The Beaumont Heritage Society will launch Southeast Texas 250 with a community barbecue event at the Chambers House Museum Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. The event will feature free barbecue for the first 150, live Cajun zydeco music and lawn games.

A small industrial site on Hebert Road experienced a minor ethane gas leak from the Energy Transfer pipeline shortly before noon, prompting Beaumont Fire Rescue + mutual aid teams from the Sabine-Neches Chiefs Association to suppress vapor and cut off the leak while a nearby family sheltered in place.

Beaumont police say a funeral procession will begin today at 2:00 p.m. (from Broussard’s Mortuary McFaddin to Broussard’s Mortuary North Major) along Calder, Phelan and Dowlen to honor Deputy Heather Avery, who died Friday after an 18-wheeler struck her SUV on I-10 near Winnie, causing traffic delays.

Councilman A.J. Turner is launching a youth panel (featuring local 18- to 25-year-olds) to help reduce teen violence in the community.

The panel will be ready by May 12.

Doctors warn that dangerous blood clots may form in veins and cause deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

Residents are advised to stay active and hydrated and watch for symptoms like leg pain (Dr. Leonard Thome at CHRISTUS emphasizes early detection).

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.

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.

Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop

2-5 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Cost info not provided — Unleash your creativity and learn to make a cozy chunky knit blanket.