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Beaumont
Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Early Friday, a fire at Sunrise East Apartments destroyed 10 units and left 34 people without a home—residents returned to salvage belongings while local groups offered vouchers and donations—Bridge City Fire Department said the blaze started after outside storage units caught fire and spread rapidly. 12 News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Calvin Gary Walker, a former BISD electrician who defrauded the district of over $1.17 million in 2019, filed an appeal on May 15 to challenge a nine-year prison sentence imposed after his probation was revoked—he remains free on a personal recognizance bond and must wear a GPS monitor. 12 News Now
- ➤ Beaumont Police arrested 18-year-old Montreal Lightfoot on Friday for deadly conduct in connection with the May 5 Maddox Street shooting and issued a warrant for 22-year-old Kevontay Willis—seen in a purple hoodie—who remains at large as the investigation continues. 12 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Texas Department of Transportation closed part of North Street at the I-10 eastbound frontage road at 8 a.m. Friday for drainage work under the Eastex Interchange Project—contractors installed concrete boxes and motorists should use alternate routes until 5 p.m. today. Beaumont Enterprise
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brookeland Wildcats advanced to the Regional Finals for the first time after sweeping the Chester Yellowjackets at Vincent-Beck Stadium as starting pitcher Zach Beckett pitched 6.1 innings and the team scored key runs in the fourth inning — they will now face the Avalon Eagles for a spot in the State Semi-Finals. 12 News Now
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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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~ Robert Frost
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