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Beaumont
Friday, May 9th, 2025
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A person was shot early Thursday morning at the Seacrest Apartments in the 3200 block of Elmira on Beaumont’s southside and taken to a hospital — officers responded just before 5 a.m. as the incident adds to six other shootings reported in the city this week amid a suspected feud, though no connection has been confirmed. 12 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Beaumont ISD held a meeting on April 30 to announce that starting next year, secondary students will use Yondr Pouches to store their phones during class, with students having a medical exemption given Velcro access (lost pouches cost a fee). The district will also upgrade safety measures by ordering new defibrillators and training staff on a silent panic alert system (Raptor Silent Alert System) for emergencies. Beaumont Enterprise
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Department of Transportation said that starting May 12th, the U.S. 69 southbound connector to Interstate 10 will be reduced from two lanes to one—drivers near the Eastex Interchange should drive cautiously as traffic delays are expected. The lane change will last until the project ends in 2029. Beaumont Enterprise
- ➤ TxDOT said that the final weekend closure for Maury Meyers Bridge demolition starts at 8 p.m. today and runs until 5 a.m. Monday, May 12. The closure blocks the I-10 westbound frontage road from Calder Ave to Laurel St — forcing drivers to use alternate routes until the new roadway opens no earlier than 2029. 12 News Now
- ➤ An intersection near the soccer fields on Dishman Road is closed to repair a water leak — Precinct 1 Commissioner Brandon Willis said crews set up barricades earlier Thursday. The road will remain closed through today morning as repair workers work to find and fix the leak. KFDM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local high school golfers from Kelly Catholic, Hardin-Jefferson, and Orangefield competed in state championships across Texas this week. Kelly Catholic’s Reece Williams earned second-team all-state honors in the TAPPS 5A event in Waco while Orangefield’s Lincoln Parks finished fifth with a hole-in-one — Hardin-Jefferson’s boys team broke a 19-year streak by qualifying for the UIL Class 4A championship in Kingsland. Beaumont Enterprise
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40th Annual Crawfish, Food & Music Festival
We invite you to join us for a day filled with delicious food (Crawfish, Pulled Pork, BBQ Chicken, Hot Dogs), vibrant music (Live Bands), and unforgettable entertainment. See you on Sat. May 10 from 10am - 6pm at 3655 N. Major Drive as we host our biggest fundraiser of the year on our campus!!!
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40th Annual Crawfish, Food & Music Festival
We invite you to join us for a day filled with delicious food (Crawfish, Pulled Pork, BBQ Chicken, Hot Dogs), vibrant music (Live Bands), and unforgettable entertainment. See you on Sat. May 10 from 10am - 6pm at 3655 N. Major Drive as we host our biggest fundraiser of the year on our campus!!!
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College of Education and Human Development Commencement Ceremony
2:00 p.m. — Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center — Open to the public — Celebrate the achievements of graduating students in education and human development.
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2025 Golden Triangle CCA
6-10 p.m. — Beaumont Civic Center — Ticket includes admission, dinner, and open bar — Enjoy an evening filled with good food and company while supporting the CCA.
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Pat Green Concert
6-10 p.m. — The Venue at Belle Oaks — Tickets start from $1.48 — Experience a legendary evening with Texas country star Pat Green performing live with a full band.
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Craft & Share Workshop for Seniors – Seashell Art
10-11:30 a.m. — The McFaddin-Ward House Historic Museum — Free entry — Create beautiful seashell art while enjoying the company of fellow seniors.
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