Good morning, Beaumont.

The Soul Sisters Summer Conference will be held on July 11th at 7:00 p.m. at Life Changing Worship Assembly on Delaware Street in Beaumont where speakers, a panel of experts, brunch and vendors will energize attendees.

A book signing for Filthy to the Father Sovereign is scheduled for Saturday, June 14th at 12:00 p.m.—with Senior Pastor Joseph Williams and co-pastor Reeva Williams present.

A 21‑month‑old child fell from a moving vehicle at North Main and West Chance Road in Lumberton when a 22‑year‑old driver’s back door opened—police say the child was released from the hospital and a criminal investigation alongside a separate child protective review is underway as two other children in the car were not properly secured.

On Wednesday, Beaumont police indicted six suspects for a series of shootings that injured eight people in early May — the violence involved rival groups using social media to plan the attacks and police later arrested ten persons to help end the threat.

An online student dressed as a construction worker entered Lamar University’s library with flammable materials and made a threat, prompting campus police to evacuate the campus for over three hours before arresting the individual—officials later confirmed that a backpack found in the chemistry building was not a threat and that campus operations resumed on Thursday.

The Texas Department of Transportation said a westbound lane on I-10 near Doggett Ford Park will close overnight from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday through Friday for barrier relocation and construction work—contractors will move a concrete barrier and weather may alter the schedule.

In Nederland, Mayor Jeff Darby held an executive session after neighbors complained about a 12,000 square foot church fellowship hall expansion by the Apostolic Tabernacle of Texas—he said the building met all guidelines and no zoning violations were found.

Concerned neighbor Jolei Shipley warned that legal action could follow if the city does not enforce residential zoning rules.

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.

For The Record: Beaumont Event

6 p.m. — For The Record — Cost info not provided — Discover a day packed with live music and art exhibitions in Beaumont.