Good morning, Beaumont.

Dozens of people joined the annual Elder Abuse Awareness Walk at the Lakeside Center in Beaumont this morning—this event aimed to raise awareness about elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and Lillie Williams-Boudreaux from Adult Protective Services discussed the walk on a local morning show.

Courville’s Catering and Meat Co now offers Billy’s Boys Sugartown melons today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The family business released the season’s first batch early—Roderick Bluiett noted they usually appear on the 20th.

Beaumont police are searching for Asa Jones, 26 — described as a person of interest in a road rage shooting in the 8000 block of Eastex Freeway where the victim was shot in the face and is in stable condition — and he also faces three city warrants for unrelated offenses.

Beaumont police are investigating a stabbing in the north end—reported at about 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pine Club Apartments in the 5000 block of Pine Street—and EMS along with Fire Rescue transported one man to Baptist Hospital.

Emily Cheyanne Lyles, 22, was arrested after her 21-month-old boy was injured when he flew out of his misinstalled car seat at a busy Lumberton intersection on Tuesday at about 6 p.m.—she posted a $10,000 bond as officers continue investigating her failure to properly secure all three children in the vehicle.

John Gobert, a 58-year-old Beaumont resident, survived a ruptured abdominal aneurysm after urgent surgery at Baptist Hospital on Tuesday—25 hospital staff and extra supplies from a Houston representative helped save his life and he was released on Friday.

Doctors now advise those over 50 to get annual screenings to catch warning signs early.

John Gobert, a 58-year-old Beaumont resident, survived a ruptured abdominal aneurysm after hospital staff performed life saving surgery on Tuesday—he was released on Friday and now shares his story of hope.

Doctors advise those over 50 to get annual screenings to catch aneurysms early.

Today is World Blood Donor Day, and the World Health Organization emphasizes the need for safe blood donations—CHRISTUS Southeast Texas will hold a blood drive on Tuesday, June 17 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at St. Elizabeth to help save lives.

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.

2025 Summer Camp for Young Golfers

9 a.m.-11 a.m. — BT3 Golf Academy — Cost varies — Improve your golfing skills with competitive games at this engaging summer camp.