Good morning, Beaumont.

Heavy rains have left many Southeast Texas drivers with water-damaged cars and local auto shops have seen a surge in repairs—regional manager Carl Victory advised drivers to inspect their tires for safety.

Beaumont police are searching for a suspect who stabbed a 66-year-old man at Hailey's Wash House on Wednesday around 12:30 p.m.—the suspect, seen loitering and wearing black pants, a black tank top, a red Washington Nationals cap, and black and white shoes, fled toward 4th Street and Blanchette Street while detectives work to secure clearer footage.

Acynthia Villery, a third-generation rodeo professional from Beaumont and the first African American female rodeo announcer for BPIR, was inducted into the Black Cowboy Museum Hall of Fame in Rosenberg on April 26—she was honored alongside Mollie Stevenson, Jr. and three other inductees.

The Tyrrell Public Library finished digitizing over 600 KFDM news tapes from the 1970s and 1980s that covered local events including politics and desegregation — funding came from a nearly $25,000 grant approved earlier this year.

Each month the library receives clips on a hard drive and plans to upload them to YouTube by year's end — preserving decades of Beaumont history.

St. Elizabeth Hospital and Lamar University hosted the Nightingale Experience for 42 high school students from 23 area schools, letting them practice real health care skills using a da Vinci 5 surgical robot, catheter insertions, and trauma tourniquet applications—supported by Lamar nursing students and CHRISTUS Associates.

Beaumont voters will decide this November on a bond package to fund upgrades for parks, public safety, and additional projects, marking the city's first bond vote in 43 years with a small tax increase.

City leaders say that if the bond fails, projects will be delayed for at least three years—officials are set to present final recommendations to City Council after three remaining meetings—and residents can share opinions at a public meeting on July 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at Lakeside Center.

Charlotte Moses now leads Port Arthur after winning the runoff election earlier this month.

In her new role, she will work on public safety & job opportunities while improving drainage and infrastructure.

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.

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.

Spindletop Roller Derby Showdown

5:00 – 6:30 PM — Beaumont Civic Center — Tickets required — Watch the Spindletop Roller Girls take on Cedar Creek Lake in an exciting flat-track roller derby match.