Good Day
Beaumont
Thursday, May 15th, 2025
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Girls' Haven will host a free event on May 29 at 5:30 p.m. at its campus with Ehrhart Charter School to celebrate past achievements and announce future plans—community leaders including Mr. Joe Penland will attend. FOX 4 Beaumont
- ➤ Beaumont held its annual Fallen Officers Memorial ceremony at police headquarters yesterday, May 14, where members of the Beaumont Police Department & families honored 20 officers who died in the line of duty from 1881 to 2020 by laying bouquets and wreaths at the memorial base. Beaumont Enterprise
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A judge extended the court order preserving the fatal accident scene at Port Arthur LNG until May 28 after a collapse killed two workers and injured one—stopping companies like Bechtel, Sempra, and ConocoPhillips from disturbing the site while a hearing is set at 11 a.m. on May 28 in Jefferson County’s court. 12 News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jefferson County grand jury indicted teenager Myles Horne for murder & aggravated robbery for the April 8 killing of 63-year-old Terry Thompson during an attempted theft of his motorized bicycle near the crime scene on Chaison. KFDM
- ➤ Myles Horne—a 17-year-old from Beaumont—was indicted on Wednesday for murder and aggravated robbery after police charged him in the fatal shooting of 63-year-old Terry Lee Thompson, who was riding a motorized bicycle during an attempted robbery on May 7 on the 1300 block of Pipkin Street. 12 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tekoa Academy superintendent Princess Chretien, from the only school in the region to earn an 'A' rating, said she supports a Texas House bill that would end the annual STAAR test in favor of three smaller exams to better track student progress — the bill now moves to the Senate for further review. This new testing schedule, which Tekoa already uses, aims to reflect that every child learns differently. FOX 4 Beaumont
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Gift of Life is offering free prostate cancer screenings for men in Lumberton, Orange, Port Arthur, and Beaumont this June and July. The tests help catch the cancer early — which can boost the nearly 100% five-year survival rate for localized cases. FOX 4 Beaumont
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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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Chick-fil-A Daddy Daughter Date Night
4-8 p.m. — Chick-fil-A Dowlen Road — Free entry — Engage in delightful bonding with your daughter through fun activities and tasty meals.
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John Jay French Museum 180th Anniversary Celebration
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Beaumont Heritage Society — Free entry — Celebrate 180 years of history at the John Jay French House with immersive experiences.
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