Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
Good morning, Beaumont.
A Facebook post by David Lyons about an open door at the closed Casa Ole restaurant near Calder and Interstate 10 prompted police to secure the building yesterday around 7 p.m. and the owner’s representative said he nailed the door and will add a dirt barrier to keep people out + local business owners have expressed safety concerns.
After a crash on Monday when a driver failed to yield at the intersection of Fannett and Sarah Street, Beaumont paramedic Tiffany Woodland was treated at CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital and first responders escorted her home Friday — she will be out of work for up to three months.
Beaumont police are investigating a fatal crash on Cardinal Drive service road at Erie Street where an ATV did not yield at the stop sign and collided with a pickup truck—one rider died at the scene and a second with severe injuries was flown to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston—prompting further investigation.
Beaumont police are asking for help identifying a child with disabilities found Friday evening around 5:30 p.m. near Margo and Thames — no calls have come in about a missing child and officers urge anyone with information to contact them.
Beaumont police said a special needs child was found alone at 5:30 p.m. Friday near Margo and Thames and they are asking anyone with information on the child's family to call 4098321234—officers have not yet received any calls reporting a missing child.
A 72-year-old man riding his bicycle died at Memorial Hermann Hospital after a hit-and-run driver struck him on Saturday, May 24 in the 1300 block of Avenue C — Beaumont police ask anyone with camera footage to help identify the dark-colored sedan with windshield damage.
Two men—Keandre Marquis Robinson, sentenced to 405 months, and Larry Nathaniel Hagan, sentenced to 420 months—pleaded guilty to firearms violations for a December 29 robbery at a Gulf Street convenience store in Beaumont that led to the clerk’s fatal shooting.
Two men, Keandre Marquis Robinson and Larry Nathaniel Hagan, were sentenced to over 30 years in federal prison for the robbery and fatal shooting of a Beaumont store clerk on December 29 at Kris Food Mart—Robinson shot the clerk after forcing him behind the counter—and police quickly identified Robinson using social media tips.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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