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Beaumont
Thursday, May 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A truck fire closed Interstate 10 East near the Taylor Bayou Bridge in Jefferson County yesterday, May 28 as first responders shut down the roadway when the trailer portion of a tractor trailer caught fire at about 7:45 a.m.—no injuries were reported. KFDM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Beaumont man named Korleone Squally Comeaux was indicted for aggravated kidnapping with bodily injury charges after he allegedly assaulted his ex-girlfriend on May 13 in Port Neches—police said she was choked until unconscious and later found on the back of his truck. 12 News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jeffrey Richardson is the new director of the McFaddin-Ward House Museum in Beaumont. He studied history at the University of Florida and Georgia State and worked at several museums—experience he will use to bring local heritage to more community members. Beaumont Enterprise
- ➤ Texas Monthly released its 2025 list of the 50 best BBQ joints in Texas, highlighting a top 10 that includes Burnt Bean Co. in Seguin and local favorite 1701 Barbecue in Beaumont—showcasing unique cooking methods and creative dishes. The list serves as a guide for barbecue fans seeking must-try spots that honor Texas barbecue traditions. Beaumont Enterprise
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Beaumont paramedic was hospitalized Monday with spinal injuries from an ambulance crash and lacked city-funded medical coverage. City council members are pushing to reclassify EMS workers as civil service employees—aiming to offer them full benefits—and the city is appealing a district judge’s ruling on the matter. 12 News Now
- ➤ Incumbent Mayor Roy West and former Mayor Robin Mouton debated key issues including crime, transparency, and racial division ahead of the runoff election—each candidate defending their record with West citing his work on the Real-Time Crime Center and Mouton emphasizing past expansions. Early voting continues through June 3 and voters will decide on June 7. FOX 4 Beaumont
- ➤ A Jefferson County judge extended a court order to keep key evidence safe at the Port Arthur LNG site—where a scaffold collapse killed three workers and hurt others on April 29—until June 11 with a hearing set then to decide if a longer injunction is needed as companies sued deny responsibility. 12 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Recent restaurant inspections by Beaumont Public Health from May 5 to May 18 showed recurring food safety issues at several establishments including All The Smoke BBQ and Days Inn & Suites — many lacked adequate sanitizer setups, proper food labeling, and good facility upkeep. Health officials require these venues to correct the cited violations and will conduct follow-up inspections to check improvements. Beaumont Enterprise
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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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Blue October: Argue With A Tree Tour
8-10:30 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — $39 – $95 — Experience the emotional and cinematic live performance of the alternative rock band Blue October.
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Go Skate Day
5-8 p.m. — Beautiful Mountain Skate Park — Free entry — Celebrate creativity and health by joining the skateboard community on this annual day of fun.
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Alter's Gem Jewelry Buying Event
N/A — Mon, Jun 23 – Wed, Jun 25 — Alter's Gem Jewelry — Free evaluations offered — Meet expert estate buyers for honest jewelry assessments.
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Rain Barrel Workshop
9 AM – 12 PM — R C Miller Memorial Library — $50 — Construct your own rain barrel to take home and learn about water conservation.
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