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Friday, May 22nd, 2026

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Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Georgia peaches from Pearson Farm are on sale to fund Young Life camp scholarships for local students. Buyers can pick up a half-bushel box for $60 on Thursday, July 9 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Riverside Church parking lot — nearly half of each sale funds camp costs.  KFDM

CULTURE NEWS

  • Southeast Texas Stages ends its bilingual production of Aladdin with final performances today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the theater on 4155 Laurel Ave. Registration is open for its Kidmunity summer youth theater camp (open until June 1) for local students to gain stage experience.  12 News Now

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The BISD Board of Managers approved Sandi Massey’s four-year contract on Thursday, May 21, which pays $299,250 per year plus a $1,000 monthly car allowance. She outlined plans to boost school performance while the board voted to close the Paul A. Brown Learning Center and split the Pietzsch-MacArthur Center into an elementary and middle school.  KFDM
  • Last night, the BISD Board of Managers met in Beaumont to discuss closing Paul A. Brown Learning Center, splitting Pietzsch-MacArthur PK-8 Center into separate elementary and middle schools, reviewing staff contracts and a TEA report, and hearing Superintendent Sandi Massey present on BISD's future.  KFDM

HEALTH NEWS

  • Deidre Hodges of Beaumont recalled her family’s loss when her 29-year-old brother died from hantavirus in 2007. She urged residents to take fever and respiratory symptoms seriously and seek prompt medical care amid claims that the virus is fake.  12 News Now

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Mon, 5/25/26

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  • Webbie Live Performance

    9-11:30 p.m. — Pour09 Bar & Rooftop — Secure your tickets for an unforgettable night of live music and celebration.

    Sat, 5/30/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

It is better to travel well than to arrive.

~ Buddha

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