Good Day
Beaumont
Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Bechtel Energy denied liability in a wrongful death lawsuit tied to the April 29 scaffolding collapse at Port Arthur LNG that killed three workers and filed its response on June 10 in Jefferson County court—this filing also led to the court lifting a restraining order on site alterations. 12 News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Beaumont man, Tyree Renee Simon, 19, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after a judge confirmed surveillance video showed he lied about having a gun during an October beating at a Shell gas station on Concord Rd — the maximum sentence allowed under his plea agreement. 12 News Now
- ➤ Beaumont police issued an arrest warrant Monday for Asa Jones, 26, as a suspect in a road rage shooting that left a man with a gunshot wound to the face on the 8000 block of Eastex Freeway last Thursday—officers said the victim is in stable condition. KFDM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Persistent rainfall in Beaumont has overwhelmed drainage systems and caused sewer backups that flood yards and make toilets unusable—residents report long-standing issues with drainage. The city has deployed sump trucks and Mayor Roy West said improvements to channel water towards the Neches River will be made as hurricane season continues. KFDM
- ➤ The beach advisory for McFaddin #4 is lifted after water tests found safe Enterococcus levels—Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick said Lamar University will continue monitoring the area. FOX 4 Beaumont
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Representative Christian Manuel secured $5m to renovate the former Buckner Village into an inpatient mental health facility for juvenile offenders — the center will house 20 to 60 youths and be operated by Spindletop MHMR as details are worked out. KFDM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Beaumont Renegades won the National Arena League championship Monday night by beating the Omaha Beef 37+29 at Doggett Ford Park Arena, with quarterback Carl Robinson III scoring key touchdowns in the game. The win marked the team's first title in their inaugural season. 12 News Now
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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