Good Day
Beaumont
Friday, May 30th, 2025
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A wrongful death lawsuit was filed against Virginia Flats Apartments and ITEX after Denise Coleman died on December 3 when a balcony guardrail—reportedly not secured properly—gave way as she visited a neighbor's second-floor apartment, leaving behind three young daughters. KFDM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Beaumont Police identified a 59-year-old man as the suspect in a shooting on the 4600 block of Carnegie Street just before 5:25 p.m. on Wednesday—he faces two charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and is held on a $100,000 bond. Beaumont Enterprise
- ➤ Beaumont police arrested Aaron Middleton, 28, for sexually assaulting a woman after he delivered groceries early Tuesday on North Street — he is held on a $250,000 bond with conditions including a GPS monitoring device and no contact with the victim. FOX 4 Beaumont
- ➤ A man aged 47 from Colmesneil was arrested on felony drug charges after a Jasper County deputy stopped a vehicle near Buna on Wednesday night and discovered 23.5 grams of methamphetamine—results that led to his detention at the county jail. 12 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lamar University earned national recognition as an Opportunity College and University in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications — it is one of only 27 schools to have both the R2 and OCU designations, showing its focus on workforce-ready programs. This honor highlights the school’s commitment to helping students secure high-earning jobs after graduation. FOX 4 Beaumont
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A poll asked Beaumont voters which mayoral candidate earned their vote after the runoff debate on May 29th—results that may guide campaign strategies as the contest continues. KFDM
- ➤ TxDOT has released evacuation route maps for hurricane season running from June 1 — November 30 to help Beaumont drivers plan safe exits during storms. The agency advises drivers to obey traffic laws and check DriveTexas.org for the latest road conditions. KFDM
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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