Good morning, Beaumont.

John Williams Center for Performing Arts invites locals to three upcoming performances of The Wiz at the Julie Rogers Theatre, with ticket prices ($20 adult, $10 student, $15 group, $50 VIP) supporting youth education programs.

On Monday, June 15, Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties because severe storms raised flood risks, prompting the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate extra resources — including 24-hour operations at the state Emergency Operations Center — so local officials can help keep communities safe.

A state review by TREO — the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office — recommends that TxDOT allow certain oversized loads to travel at night under controlled safety measures, a change that could boost freight mobility in Southeast Texas; the proposal will go through a formal rulemaking process with public comment.

Beaumont residents question the removal of sidewalks at Forest and Evalon over safety hazards—exposed utility lines and drainage issues—as city crews evaluate culverts and connections to balance pedestrian access with improved water flow.

Today, heavy storms caused the VA Clinic's roof off Interstate 10 to collapse and flood the building, so the clinic is using mobile medical equipment in the parking lot + converting appointments to phone and video visits while it assesses damage.

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.

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.

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.

City of Beaumont 4th of July Celebration 2026

5-9 p.m. — Downtown Event Centre — Free entry — Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with festive fun at Beaumont's Annual Fourth of July Celebration.