Good morning, Beaumont.

Panera Bread at 4104 Dowlen Rd. closed on Tuesday after 15 employees were told on Sunday that their jobs would end due to low sales and high competition—customers must now go to Baytown or Lake Charles for their favorites.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is opening in Beaumont this fall at 4490 Crow Road — construction began recently on the former Steak 'n Shake site and the new location is set to open mid-November.

A fight at the United States Penitentiary Beaumont on Monday evening left one inmate dead, two inmates hospitalized and a fourth treated for minor injuries—correctional officers quickly contained the incident while emergency services responded.

The KIDmunity Program announced the Troupe Camp will perform Legally Blonde to give young women more stage time at Beaumont Community Theater.

Students must register by June 9 with auditions at 6 p.m., and the camp runs from June 9 to July 18 with shows on July 18 and 19—registration is $275 per student with a sibling discount available—.

Dr. Shannon Allen was named Region 5 Superintendent of the Year for Beaumont ISD as she led the district through challenges including COVID-19 and a teacher shortage.

She will be interviewed later in the summer by the TASB State Selection Committee as one of five state finalists.

A new recycling facility is set to open by the end of June, giving Beaumont residents and businesses a way to trade scrap metals for cash — the drive-thru site will handle metals like steel, aluminum, copper, brass, and stainless steel while planning to add plastics and glass later. City leaders say the center fills a gap in local recycling options as it supports environmentally friendly disposal practices.

Men's Health Month in Beaumont focuses on the need for preventative care and addresses the health challenges men face, with weekly activities held through Father's Day on June 15.

Dr. William Pickard of CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System encourages local men to take charge of their wellness during the month.

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.

Annual Fourth of July Celebration 2025

5-9 p.m. — Downtown Event Centre — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with live music, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks display.