Good Day
Beaumont
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Adult Protective Services and the Hardin County Crime Victims Assistance Center will host a free resource fair on Tuesday, June 9 at the Hardin County Courthouse annex in Kountze to mark Elder Abuse Awareness Month; local vendors will offer food and resources. 12 News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Davie Defense broke ground in Galveston for a $1 billion shipbuilding modernization that will upgrade Gulf Copper shipyards in Galveston + Port Arthur. The project is slated to create about 2,400 jobs, with the first phase set to finish in 2028. KFDM
- ➤ Judice's 1927, a long-loved Cajun restaurant on Nederland Ave serving the community for 99 years, closed Monday due to rising food, labor, and supply costs (the family's Meat Market will stay open). KFDM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The hurricane season began June 1 (per NOAA) and forecasters expect fewer storms due to El Niño increasing wind shear. Beaumont residents should update preparedness measures as even a single storm may cause heavy damage during the typical peak on Sept. 10. 12 News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hurricane season begins today as Jefferson County Drainage District 6 nears completion on its Ditch 600 flood project in the China area, which includes a 22-acre detention basin to better manage heavy rains & reduce flooding in local neighborhoods. The nearly $3 million project is funded by a FEMA grant. KFDM
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The Big Bang Boom: Dance Showcase
3-7 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — $10 — Experience local dance teams performing their best pieces and connect with them afterwards.
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America 250: Culture and Community
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — John Jay French Museum — Free entry — Celebrate Beaumont's multicultural heritage at a vibrant fair featuring food, vendors, and cultural exhibits.
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The Wiz Performance by Jonathan Williams Center Of Performing Arts
7-10 p.m. — Julie Rogers Theatre — $10-$50 — Experience a vibrant rendition of 'The Wiz' with opportunities for VIP perks and group rates.
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The Wiz Tya by Jonathan Williams Center of Performing Arts
2-5 p.m. — Julie Rogers Theatre — $10-$50 — Experience a magical adaptation of a classic story with special VIP perks.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.
~ Louisa May Alcott
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