Good morning, Beaumont.

Texas faces fuel and power risks as hurricane season begins and experts warned that low inventories of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel could lead to outages along the Gulf Coast—raising concerns about supply disruptions.

Analysts noted that a storm similar to Hurricane Harvey would cut refining capacity by 1.5 million barrels a day—prompting the Public Utility Commission to advise Texans to review their severe weather plans.

A Woodville man, Johnny Manuel Jacobo-Ramon, 35, was sentenced to 15 years for a fatal hit-and-run on College St that killed Herbert Wilson Jr., 58, in July 2023, and he was arrested in Kountze after fleeing the scene in a damaged Dodge Journey—his plea deal dismissed an additional intoxication manslaughter charge.

Terry Rose, charged with murdering his ex-girlfriend Kimberly Langwell in 1999, was found competent to stand trial and given a new attorney on Monday morning after his previous counsel withdrew for unpaid fees—he will return to court in about seven weeks following a 45-day reset.

Summer camp kids at the Jonathan Williams Center for the Performing Arts in Beaumont are preparing for a production of Annie and will perform two shows at Beaumont United High School (June 27th at 7:00 p.m. and June 28th at 5:00 p.m.) by the end of this month.

Board member Sherry Ulmer discussed show expectations on the noon show.

The Jonathan Williams Center for the Performing Arts is hosting its 8th summer camp where kids learn dialogue for a production of Annie.

The musical will be performed on Friday, June 27th at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 28th at 5:00 p.m. at Beaumont United High School—board member Sherry Ulmer shared details on what to expect.

On July 27, over 130 men received free prostate cancer and primary care screenings at the Lumberton Performing Arts Center, with meal boxes and raffle entries provided as part of Legacy Community Health's annual Back to School Festival.

Gift of Life announced more free screening events will take place in Port Arthur on June 21, Orange on June 28, and Beaumont on July 19 — walk-ins are welcome.

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.

Classic Movie Night: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

7-8:30 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — Ticket availability varies — Experience the magic of E.T. with friends at a classic movie night.