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Beaumont
Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A driver escaped from his 18-wheeler on Interstate 10 in Beaumont after a tire fire spread to the cab and one firefighter was taken to the hospital with minor injuries—TxDOT urges motorists to avoid the area. FOX 4 Beaumont
- ➤ A driver escaped from his burning 18 wheeler after its tires caught fire and flames spread to the cab on Interstate 10 east past Washington Boulevard — one firefighter suffered a minor injury and was taken to the hospital as TxDOT warned drivers to avoid the area due to heavy traffic delays. KFDM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On June 13th, The Beaumont Enterprise reporters won 39 Excellence in Media awards at the Press Club of Southeast Texas contest, outpacing local rivals 12NewsNow and The Examiner. The awards ceremony honored hundreds of winners from 559 entries+ it highlighted a wide range of journalistic excellence. Beaumont Enterprise
- ➤ The Texas Energy Museum in Beaumont is cataloguing nearly 3,000 artifacts—such as a mug from Pattillo Higgins of the Spindletop oil boom—and will soon display rotating exhibits that detail small items from the era while exploring changes in energy. Executive director Christle Feagin said the museum is focused on educating visitors about both past and future energy impacts. Beaumont Enterprise
- ➤ New Day Deliverance Holiness Church began its 19th annual Summer Explosion 2025 Convocation on June 16th and will continue until June 20th—Bishop Eldridge Charlot leads nightly 7:30 p.m. services at 1310 Van Buren Avenue in Beaumont. KFDM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Longtime West Brook tennis coach and teacher Pat Thomas died a few days ago, and he was known for his fun style and care for his students. Many former students and teachers shared memories and offered condolences to his family (his legacy lives on in those he inspired). KFDM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The McFaddin-Ward House Museum will open its new exhibition — Three Cheers for the Home Team: A Sporting Summer with the McFaddins — to the public on Friday, June 20th. Communications and marketing manager Sarah Parker and Curator of Collections Victoria Tamez appeared on a noon show to discuss the project. KFDM
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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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Classic Movie Night: Raiders Of The Lost Ark
7-9 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — Check website for price — Experience the thrilling adventure of Indiana Jones on the big screen.
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